Visual Computing and Human-Centered Technology
Visual Computing and Human-Centered Technology investigates the design and development of key technologies in the areas of computer vision, computer graphics, visualization, augmented/mixed/virtual reality, and human-computer interaction.
Contact
- Silvia Miksch, Coordinator
Research Topics
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
- Visualization and Visual Analytics
- Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality
- Media Analysis and Retrieval
- Human-computer Interaction, Design and Socially Embedded Computing
- Assistive Technologies and Ubiquitous Computing
About
Visual Computing and Human-Centered Technology investigates the design and development of key technologies in the areas of computer vision, computer graphics, visualization, augmented/mixed/virtual reality, and human-computer interaction.
Topics include visual methods in the computational sciences (computer graphics and computer vision) including modeling, image analysis and synthesis, photorealistic rendering, real-time rendering, visualization of large data sets, processing of sensor data as well as the recognition of contained patterns and structures.
Further topics are socio-technical systems, mobile and ubiquitous technologies, people-centered design and evaluation, as well as ethics and responsible research and innovation. Application examples include: biological image analysis, visual surveillance, 3D reconstruction, bioinformatics, content-based multimodal retrieval, smart cities/IoT, assistive technologies, ambient-assisted living, games, healthcare, health and wellbeing, and collaboration. Furthermore, the research focus deals with interaction in these environments, where the emphasis is on designing “technologies for people” and using innovative, multimodal interfaces, which combine computer-based intelligence with cyber-physical settings.
Research topics in this respect include the development of interaction designs (especially for collaborative applications) together with the corresponding evaluation techniques. Central to VC+HCT’s innovative approach to digital technology is the multi-disciplinary combination of technical expertise with creative design and a people oriented perspective.
Research Units
Six of the faculty’s twenty-two research units are primarily focused on topics related to Visual Computing and Human-Centered Technology. Visit their pages to learn about current projects, publications, courses, and the people involved.
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Computer Vision
E193-01 / Head: Robert Sablatnig -
Computer Graphics
E193-02 / Head: Eduard Gröller -
Pattern Recognition and Image Processing
E193-03 / Head: Walter Kropatsch -
Multidisciplinary Design and User Research
E193-04 / Head: Hilda Tellioglu -
Human Computer Interaction
E193-05 / Head: Geraldine Fitzpatrick -
Visual Analytics
E193-07 / Head: Silvia Miksch
Below is a small selection of recent research activities related to Visual Computing and Human-Centered Technology. To learn more, visit the pages of the research units listed above.
Recent Projects
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Multimodal sensors and data sythesis
2021 – 2022 / Cogvis Software und Consulting GmbH -
Denoising for Real-Time Ray Tracing
2021 – 2022 / HUAWEI Technologies CO, Ltd. -
Photogrammetry made easy
2020 – 2021 / netidee Projektförderung -
Domain-adaptive Remote sensing Image Analysis with Human-in-the-loop
2020 – 2023 / Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) -
Multimodal Sensor-Lighting System for the Protection of Vulnerable Traffic Participants
2020 – 2022 / Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) -
Guidance-Enriched Visual Analytics for Temporal Data
2020 – 2024 / Vienna Science and Technology Fund (WWFT) -
Advanced Computational Design
2020 – 2024 / Austrian Science Fund (FWF) -
Water's gateway to heaven: 3D imaging and modeling of transient stomatal responses in plant leaves under dynamic environments
2020 – 2024 / Vienna Science and Technology Fund (WWFT) -
Knowledge-based building management combining human
perception and building automation systems
2019 – 2021 / Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) -
A Test Suite for Photorealistic Rendering and Filtering
2017 – 2020 / Austrian Science Fund (FWF) -
Visual Segmentation and Labeling of Multivariate Time Series
2016 – 2020 / Austrian Science Fund (FWF) -
Innovative production workflow for precise 3D scene reconstruction
2016 – 2021 / Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) -
SUBURBAHN - Test and demonstration area for urban development and mobility
2016 – 2017 / Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) -
ICT-enhanced Toilet Supporting Active Life
2016 – 2018 / Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) -
Tools for Visualization of Change Potential and for Validation of Innovative Usefulness of One-Family-Houses
2015 – 2017 / Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG)
Recent Publications
- Physical object interaction in first responder mixed reality training / C. Schönauer, C. Bösch, T. Wechdorn, J. Göllner, A. Peer, A. Mossel, H. Kaufmann / Talk: SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing, Anaheim; 2020-04-26 - 2020-04-30; in: "Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality (XR) Technology for Multi-Domain Operations", SPIE, Volume 11426 (2020), 61 - 73
- Body Language in Affective Human-Robot Interaction / D. Stoeva, M. Gelautz / Talk: ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction - HRI Pioneers Worksop 2020, Cambridge, United Kingdom; 2020-03-24 - 2020-03-26; in: "Companion of the 2020 ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction", (2020), ISBN: 9781450370578; 606 - 608
- Acquisition Evaluation on Outdoor Scanning for Archaeological Artifact Digitalization / A. Frisky, A. Fajri, S. Brenner, R. Sablatnig / Talk: 15th International Joint Conference on Computer Vision, Imaging and Computer Graphics Theory and Applications, Valletta; 2020-02-27 - 2020-02-29; in: "VISIGRAPP2020 Final Program and Book of Abstracts", K. Bouatouch et al. (ed.); SCITEPRESS - Science and Technology Publications, Lda., (2020), 792 - 799
- Adenita: interactive 3D modelling and visualization of DNA nanostructures / E. de Llano, H. Miao, Y. Ahmadi, A. Wilson, M. Beeby, I. Viola, I. Barisic / Nucleic Acids Research, 48 (2020), 15; 8269 - 8275
- Photorealistic Material Editing Through Direct Image Manipulation / K. Zsolnai, P. Wonka, M. Wimmer / Computer Graphics Forum, 39 (2020), 4; 107 - 120
- Gestalt descriptions for deep image understanding / M. Hörhan, H. Eidenberger / Springer Pattern Analysis and Applications, July (2020)
- The Matter of Tools: Designing, Using and Reflecting on New Tools for Emerging eTextile Craft Practices. / I. Posch, G. Fitzpatrick / Acm Transactions On Computer-Human Interaction, 28 (2020), 1; 1 - 38
- Desiging Social Play Things / Ch. Frauenberger, S.-K. Kender, L. Scheepmaker, K. Werner, K. Spiel / in: "NordiCHI '20: Proceedings of the 11th Nordic Conference on Human-Computer Interaction: Shaping Experiences, Shaping Society", 24; issued by: Association for Computing Machinery; ACM, New York, 2020, ISBN: 9781450375795, 1 - 12
- Homomorphic-Encrypted Volume Rendering / S. Mazza, D. Patel, I. Viola / IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, 27 (2020), 27; 1 - 10
- Many Views Are Not Enough: Designing for Synoptic Insights in Cultural Collections / F. Windhager, S. Salisu, R. Leite, V. Filipov, S. Miksch, G. Schreder, E. Mayr / IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications, 40 (2020), 3; 58 - 71
- Involving Students in the Co-Creation of a Complex, Evolving Learning Environment / N. Luckner, P. Purgathofer, G. Fitzpatrick / Interaction Design and Architecture(s) Journal, Co-Creation in the Design, Development and Implementation of Technology-Enhanced Learning (2020), 42; 70 - 92
- Slice and Dice: A PhysicalizationWorkflow for Anatomical Edutainment / R. Raidou, E. Gröller, H. Wu / Computer Graphics Forum, 39 (2020), 7; 1 - 12
- Hermes: Guidance-enriched Visual Analytics for Economic Network Exploration / R. Leite, A. Arleo, J. Sorger, T. Gschwandtner, S. Miksch / Visual Informatics, 4 (2020), 4; 11 - 22
- LightGuider: Guiding Interactive Lighting Design using Suggestions, Provenance, and Quality Visualization / A. Walch, M. Schwärzler, Ch. Luksch, E. Eisemann, T. Gschwandtner / IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, 26 (2020), 1; 569 - 578
- Medical Ultrasound, and Preterm, Perinatal and Paediatric Image Analysis / Y. Hu, R. Licandro, A. Noble, J. Hutter, S. Aylward, A. Melbourne, E. Turk, J. Torrents Barrena et al. / Springer International Publishing, Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020, 2020, ISBN: 978-3-030-60333-5; 345 pages
Recent Awards
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Silvia Miksch:
Bridging the Gap between Visual Analytics and Digital Humanities: Beyond the Data-Users-Tasks Design Triangle
2019 / Best Paper Award at VIS workshop vis4dh (IEEE VIS Conference) / USA / Website -
Peter Mayer:
WINTEC - Wissenschaftspreis Inklusion durch Naturwissenschaften und Technik 2019, 2nd place (together with Paul Panek)
2019 / Austria / Website / Project -
Paul Panek:
WINTEC - Wissenschaftspreis Inklusion durch Naturwissenschaften und Technik 2019, 2nd place (together with Peter Mayer)
2019 / Austria / Website / Project -
Silvia Miksch:
The Fabric of Heroes: an Infographic about Marvel Cinematic Universe
2019 / Third prize winner at International Symposium on Graph Drawing and Network Visualization Creative Topic Challenge, Contest / Czech Republic / Website -
Geraldine Fitzpatrick:
IFIP TC-13 Pioneer Award
2019 / Mitgliedschaft -
Michael Wimmer:
Interactive Visualization of Flood and Heavy Rain Simulations
2019 / Best Paper Award at EuroVis 2019 / Portugal -
Silvia Miksch:
The Circle Of Thrones: Conveying the Story of Game of Thrones Using Radial Infographics
2018 / Third prize winner at International Symposium on Graph Drawing and Network Visualization Creative Topic Challenge, Contest / Spain / Website -
Michael Wimmer:
Career
2018 / Fellow of the Eurographics Association / Switzerland -
Astrid Weiss:
SharedSpace
2018 / Richter-Programm / Austria -
Paul Panek:
iToilet - ICT-enhanced Toilet Supporting Active Life
2017 / AAL Exhibition Award 2017, 3rd Place, jointly with company Santis Kft. / European Union / Website / Project -
Werner Purgathofer:
Guest Professor
2017 / Hebei University of Technology / China -
Astrid Weiss:
Junge Akademie
2017 / Mitgliedschaft / Austria -
Werner Purgathofer:
Eurographics Gold Medal
2017 / Eurographics Association / Switzerland -
Geraldine Fitzpatrick:
ACM Distinguished Scientist
2016 / Mitgliedschaft -
Silvia Miksch:
Visually and Statistically Guided Imputation of Missing Values in Univariate Seasonal Time Series
2015 / Best Poster Award at IEEE Conference on Visual Analytics Science and Technology (VAST) / USA