At IU, what visualization systems are available at the AVL?

Following are visualization systems available from the Indiana University Advanced Visualization Lab (AVL). Most AVL facilities are available 24/7 at no cost to members of the IU community.

Large-format virtual reality and immersive visualization

• Virtual Reality Theater (IUPUI): A bright, high-resolution, immersive virtual reality technology suitable for individual and group use
  
  
• Visualization and collaborative theater (IU Bloomington): This three-screen, front-projected display offers either stereoscopic or monoscopic high-definition visualization and presentation capabilities for up to 60 people.

Individual or small group steroscopic visualization and presentation

• IQ-station (IUB, IUPUI): The IQ-stations are single-screen stereoscopic displays with optional user interface components including, but not limited to, touchscreens and/or input device tracking. IQ-stations are most suitable for scientific research groups, stereoscopic screening and production, and conferences and outreach events.

High resolution tiled displays

• Display wall (IUPUI): Eight ultrahigh-resolution projection cubes totaling 15.3 million pixels. The display wall is capable of receiving input from multiple sources simultaneously, making it ideal for teleconferencing, group collaborations involving multiple video inputs, and/or multiple highly advanced visualization applications.
  
  
• IQ-wall (IUB): The IQ-wall is an original AVL design that tiles very thin, energy efficient flat-screen monitors into configurations that meet the resolution requirements of the users and the physical requirements of the space. The IUB campus currently has four IQ-walls either in production or being installed.

Advanced media capture devices

• High-resolution photography (IUB, IUPUI): A Gigapan robot can be used to automatically capture multiple 2D photographs of a scene or environment, which can then be composited together to form a very large, high-resolution image. Users can view and interact with the final panoramic image via standard web browsers running an additional plug-in.
  
  
• Stereoscopic video camera rigs (IUB, IUPUI): The AVL has two stereoscopic video camera rigs for filming live-action stereoscopic video sequences. One rig is a lower quality, smaller form factor for easy portability; the other is a high-end, professional set-up for more authentic productions. Video captured with either rig can be edited using software available to all IU students, faculty, and staff.

Advanced interfaces

• Haptic technologies (IUB, IUPUI): These table-top devices combine stereographic rendering with force and tactile feedback (haptics).
  
  
• Motion tracking and gesture recognition (IUB, IUPUI): AVL staff have tested and employed a variety of motion tracking technologies for several situations. Such technologies include 2D webcams using sophisticated software algorithms with or without markers, Wii and Kinect motion tracking systems, and state-of-the-art, sensor-based tracking. Through university partners, the AVL is able to offer full-body motion capture for animation or analysis.

3D

• 3D scanning (IUPUI): AVL staff maintain knowledge and working techniques broadly related to surface and environment scanning. The AVL has multiple devices for capturing the 3D surface models of items approximately one cubic foot in size, and is able to work with collaborators to rent or use additional equipment if necessary.

For more, see the AVL home page, or contact the AVL.

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