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Complete Alphabetical Listing
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1997 PHSCologram Art Series
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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
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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
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Physically based modeling and feedback control
techniques are used to create realistic motion for
several types of biped mechanisms.
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Cuevadefuego
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Surface synthesis is formulated as an
optimization problem and solved via simulated annealing.
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Simulation-Based Training for Manufacturing Workers
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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
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Aircraft stability derivatives (dynamic models) can
be changed in run time, along with aircraft geometries.
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Space Shuttle
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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
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A general algorithm for decimating unstructured discretized data
was formulated, implemented, and tested.
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Vinst: Virtual Instrument
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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
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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
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The Virtual Bicycle allows a user the feel of biking while navigating through
a virtual environment.
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Virtual Campus
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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A
prototype visualization tool for
multifunction optimization and
variability analysis.
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