Interactive Media Systems, TU Wien

Emanuel Vonach

Dipl.-Ing. Mag. Bakk. — Position: Research Assistant

Contact

E-Mail emanuel.vonach@tuwien.ac.at
Website www.vr.tuwien.ac.at/people/emanuel-vonach/
Office 1040 Wien, Favoritenstrasse 11 Room HE0406 Map
Office Hours by appointment

Completed

Mobile Hybrid Tracking in Large and Changing Interior Spaces Mobile Hybrid Tracking in Large and Changing Interior Spaces   (“HyMoTrack”)
H. Kaufmann — January 2013 to December 2014 • Keywords: light field camera, mobile tracking, SLAM
The goal of this project is to develop a hybrid indoor tracking system for mobile devices like smartphones or tablets. The system will be…

Conceptional Development of image recognition engine for outdoor 3D objects on smartphones Conceptional Development of image recognition engine for outdoor 3D objects on smartphones   (“MusketIR”)
H. Kaufmann — February 2013 to October 2014 • Keywords: Mobile Tracking, Large Scale Tracking, 3D Outdoor Object Recognition, SLAM
The goal of this project is not only to track, but also to recognize 3 dimensional structures in open space with the use of devices like smartphones…

Evaluation of Modular Actuated Tangible User Interfaces Evaluation of Modular Actuated Tangible User Interfaces   (“ACTO”)
H. Kaufmann — September 2012 to September 2014 • Keywords: tabletop interaction, widgets, haptics, actuation, prototyping platform, Tangible User Interfaces
"Tangible Computing" is an active area of research in the field of human-computer-interaction. Its intention is the design of intuitive and…

Real-time Tunneling Measurement based on Infrared Optical Tracking Real-time Tunneling Measurement based on Infrared Optical Tracking   (“RTMIOT”)
A. Mossel — January 2009 to December 2012 • Keywords: Tunnel Measurement System, Realtime Infrared Optical Tracking
This project develops a system to perform tunneling measurement in real time based on optical infrared tracking. This stereo measurement system,…

ProFiTex - Providing Fire Fighters with Technology for Excellent Work Safety ProFiTex - Providing Fire Fighters with Technology for Excellent Work Safety
H. Kaufmann — October 2009 to September 2012 • Keywords: work safety, protective clothing, Fire brigade, textile-based system, emergency responders, personal protective equipment
The aim of project ProFiTex is to support fire fighters in their perilous work with a system that supplies mission-relevant information without…

Immersive interface technologies for life-cycle human-oriented activities in interactive aircraft-related virtual products Immersive interface technologies for life-cycle human-oriented activities in interactive aircraft-related virtual products   (“Vision”)
C. Breiteneder — November 2008 to June 2011 • Keywords: interaction, Visualization, virtual cockpit, virtual cabin, immersion
Although Virtual Reality (VR) has demonstrated a significant potential for interactive applications on product and process development, the proven…

Vienna Virtual Reality Framework for Unreal Vienna Virtual Reality Framework for Unreal   (“V2RFUn”)
H. Kaufmann — November 2017 to October 2022
Development of a framework with flexible tracking options, device integration, robot and avatar interaction and much more for VR applications in…

Robot Supported Virtual and Augmented Reality Robot Supported Virtual and Augmented Reality   (“RobotVR”)
E. Vonach — October 2013 to June 2020 • Keywords: Immersive Virtual Reality, Encounter-type haptics, Prop-based haptic feedback, Robotics
The issue of inadequate haptic feedback in VR/AR setups is an open problem. Haptic or tactile gloves as well as force-feedback devices approach the…

ImmersiveDeck: A large-scale wireless VR system for multiple users ImmersiveDeck: A large-scale wireless VR system for multiple users
H. Kaufmann — January 2015 to August 2017
We present a low-cost multi-user immersive Virtual Reality system that enables collaborative experiences in large virtual environments. In the…

MediCubes: Design of a Health Monitoring Toy for Children MediCubes: Design of a Health Monitoring Toy for Children
E. Vonach — December 2013 to February 2015 • Keywords: Health monitoring, home monitoring, pervasive healthcare, storytelling toy, children, Tangible User Interface, sensors.
Especially for children monitoring their health can result in a stressful situation, even when conducted at home by their parents. Current advances…