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Complete Alphabetical Listing

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1997 PHSCologram Art Series
Three dimensional photos of
two dimensional objects, objects sculpted and processed inside the computer,
some juxtaposed with scanned photos and separated photos and others with
video.
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Active Learning Complex
The department of Electrical
and Computer Engineering
has set a goal to provide
state-of-the-art space and facilities
to aid student-oriented cooperative learning.
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Biped Balancing and Walking Simulation
Physically based modeling and feedback control
techniques are used to create realistic motion for
several types of biped mechanisms.
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Cuevadefuego
Cuevadefuego demonstrates the potential for
photo-realistic visualization of a spacious
geological structure within a synthetic environment.
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Dynamic Model of an Axial Piston Pump
The goal of the analytical model was
to understand and describe the noise and vibrational
characteristics of the equipment
under normal operating conditions..
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Dynamic Statistical Data Exploration in the C2
Dynamic statistical graphics enables
data analysts in all fields to
carry out visual investigations
leading to insights into relationships
in complex data that consists of
many different variables.
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Engineering Teaching and Research Complex (ETRC)
The building design include
high-tech classrooms with cable, satellite, and
video communications capabilities
and training stations to facilitate technology
transfer to industry.
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An
Examination of User Interaction Paradigms in Synthetic Environments
This project is a human factors study
to determine which VR peripherals allow a user
to best complete engineering CAD type
activities in a virtual environment.
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Evolution of Virtual Robots (Symbots)
The symbot algorithm uses a Genetic
Algorithm to evolve the control
system parameters and sensor placement
for simple, virtual robots.
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Fori Romani Simulacrum
An immersive Virtual Reality computer
application that allows the user to explore
the Roman Forum as it would have appeared
during the time of the Roman Republic.
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GP-Automata Working in Pairs to Solve the Tartarus Problem
An attempt has been made here to evolve GP-Automata
that work in pairs to solve a problem called Tartarus.
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Interactive Molecular Modeling
This project demonstrates the docking of
a drug molecule to its molecular receptor using
real-time interactive molecular modeling
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Interactive Structural Analysis
The objective of this work is to examine the challenges
of applying virtual reality techniques
to the interactive stress analysis of an industrial example
problem.
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Interactive Turbomachinery Modeler
This program combines the easy
manipulation of NURBS curves and surfaces
with the classic relationships of blade design.
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Ivy: A Synthetic Environment for Interactive Assembly Planning
An interactive synthetic environment is
presented which allows direct use of
geometric component models and hierarchical
assembly data in assembly planning
and evaluation.
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John Deere Partnership
In 1996, John Deere entered into a partnership with VRAC
to investigate the use of Virtual Reality in product
development.
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The Maze (praemium exquisitum)
This application, designed for the opening of the C2,
demonstrates the photo-realistic visualization of an
architectural model.
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The Miller Project
The Miller project, designed as a educational library,
includes constructing and reconstructing of several famous historical
and contemporary buildings.
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Milling Simulation and Automatic Inspection
A system of algorithms is presented
for material removal simulation, dimensional
error assessment and automated correction
of five-axis numerically controlled (NC)
milling tool paths.
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Parametric Surface Polygonization
This algorithm provides a
method to tessellate a surface
into a reduced polygonal mesh while
retaining all salient geometric
features.
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Robotic and Magnetic Interface for Virtual Reality Force Interactions
The objective of this research is
the development of a haptic
interface system that allows force
interactions with
computer-generated virtual
reality graphical displays.
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Robot Simulation and Off-line Programming
A robotic simulation and off-line
programming package has been developed for use
on Silicon Graphics workstations.
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Sculptured Surface Model Synthesis Based on Function Design Constraints
Surface synthesis is formulated as an
optimization problem and solved via simulated annealing.
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Simulation-Based Training for Manufacturing Workers
Simulation-based training can be
implemented to provide cost effective
training on a wide variety of manufacturing tools.
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Six Degree of Freedom Flight Simulator
Aircraft stability derivatives (dynamic models) can
be changed in run time, along with aircraft geometries.
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Space Shuttle
This Application illustrates the power of
combining virtual reality with real-time
dynamic simulation for a shuttle mission.
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Unstructured Decimation of Tessellated Domains
A general algorithm for decimating unstructured discretized data
was formulated, implemented, and tested.
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Vinst: Virtual Instrument
The Vinst is a new kind of virtual musical instrument whose caracteristics
have been inspired by interesting features of existing instruments.
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Virtual Architecture Design Tool
The Virtual Architecture Design Tool (VADeT) is a C2 application for
performing solid modeling in the C2. VADeT features a variety of architectural
design primitives and editing operations.
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Virtual Bicycle
The Virtual Bicycle allows a user the feel of biking while navigating through
a virtual environment.
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Virtual Campus
The Virtual Campus
environment was initially developed as a training testbed for VR
researchers.
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A Virtual Environment For
Engineering Design Optimization
The objective of this project is to combine virtual reality
and engineering design to allow a designer to play an
active role in the design sensitivity and optimization process.
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Virtual Factory
The Virtual Factory is a mock-up of a factory floor.
A robot cart travels along the
track and replaces finished pieces
with unfinished pieces from the A77 machines.
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Virtual Sculpture
This project investigates the use of direct
free-form deformation to create virtual sculpture
in the Iowa State University C2, a CAVE-like
apparatus.
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Virtual User Interface (VUI)
VUI is a 3D windowing system for use within the C2. It allows for
rapid development of complex user interactions and quantitative
feedback in the form of text and graphs.
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Visualization of Computational Fluid Dynamics
This project involves the development of
a visualization package for data obtained
from and CFD (Computational Fluid
Dynamics) analysis.
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Visualization of Structural Response
A
prototype visualization tool for
multifunction optimization and
variability analysis.
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