Essays about: "virtual expressions"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 26 essays containing the words virtual expressions.

  1. 1. The State of Live Facial Puppetry in Online Entertainment

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Medie- och Informationsteknik; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska fakulteten

    Author : Lisa Gren; Denny Lindberg; [2024]
    Keywords : Facial Puppetry; Face Tracking; Real-time Rendering; Motion Capture; Computer Vision; 3D Modeling; Virtual Avatars; Augmented Reality; Machine Learning; Game Development;

    Abstract : Avatars are used more and more in online communication, in both games and socialmedia. At the same time technology for facial puppetry, where expressions of the user aretransferred to the avatar, has developed rapidly. READ MORE

  3. 2. ANIMALS IN ANIMATION: DEEPENED ANALYSIS ON ANTHROPOMORPHIZATION AND THE UNCANNY VALLEY : A continuation and improvement upon previous study of realistic 3D animal anthropomorphization triggering the uncanny valley effect

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Gustav Frick; [2023]
    Keywords : Uncanny Valley; Animation; Anthropomorphisation; Virtual Animals; Facial Expressions; Animal Facial Expressions.;

    Abstract : This study investigates the relationship between the uncanny valley effect and perceived facial expressions in anthropomorphized virtual animals. This thesis builds upon previous research by the author in the hopes of addressing previously identified limitations and reinforcing the data of the earlier study. READ MORE

  4. 3. Math Visualizations in VR

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för informationsteknologi

    Author : Abraham Al-bashki; Ahmed Oogle; [2023]
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    Abstract : Visualization of linear algebra with virtual reality (VR) can be helpful for math teachers. A study has shown more engagement, focus, and active learning through immersion and interactivity, supplementing opportunities for visualizing abstract concepts. READ MORE

  5. 4. Exploring gender expression and identity in virtual reality : The interplay of avatars, role-adoption, and social interaction in VRChat

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

    Author : Jingyi Zhang; [2023]
    Keywords : full-body tracking; gender performativity; social interaction; social VR platforms; virtual reality;

    Abstract : This study examines the complex relationship between gender, virtual reality (VR), and social interaction within the context of full-body tracking (FBT) technology in social VR platforms. As VR technology advances and becomes increasingly integrated into users’ lives, understanding the implications of gender expression and perception in these immersive environments is crucial. READ MORE

  6. 5. Local collaboration in a Mixed Reality environment : Adding virtual heads to improve social presence

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Lucas Detto; [2023]
    Keywords : Mixed reality; Augmented reality; Social presence; Avatars; Uncanny valley; Video see-through; Blandad verklighet; Förstärkt verklighet; Social närvaro; Avatarer; Kusliga dalen; Video genomskinlig;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the use of virtual avatar heads to enhance local video see-through collaboration in a mixed reality environment. When users engage with each other using a head-mounted display, the device sits atop their head and obstructs their view, concealing their gaze and facial expressions while collaborating. READ MORE