3D virtual interface for ubiquitous intelligent environments

In this paper, a 3D virtual interface and its corresponding physical testbed are introduced. The physical testbed named distributed embedded intelligence room (DEIR) realises a true ubiquitous intelligent environment by embedding sensors, actuators and computing devices and providing means of communication through various device networks. With the support of multi-agent control system, the 3D virtual interface is able to act both like a remote control interface or virtual simulator of the room. The 3D virtual interface has demonstrated the ability to perform real-time operations from remote locations and to facilitate research progress by allowing virtual simulations.