Based on the visual sense, the Multiple Senses Group researches new technologies and solutions to enable the experience of previously unexplored areas - whether in virtual and augmented reality, immersive analytics or with the help of machine learning (ML) and satellite data.
VRVis integrates the methods of extended reality (XR) into the presentation of geographical information systems (GIS).
This includes not only pure cartographic information, but also meta-information and semantic analyses. For years, research has been conducted with the Institute of Military Geodesy, for example, on the implementation of visualizations and analysis methods in virtual environments. This makes it possible to interactively evaluate and combine large amounts of data with geographical referencing in a vivid way. For use in tactical planning - e.g. in disaster operations - the integration of analyses from several experts into a common situation picture is particularly important.
Another research focus is on machine learning for areas without semantic information. Together with our partners from industry and construction, we use ML to extract relevant information from real-world data, building information modeling or video sequences in order to speed up processes and planning.
The group's research work also includes 3D reconstruction, 3D printing and computer-aided processing of 3D data. This makes it possible, for example, to make data accessible to blind and visually impaired people, with a particular focus on art in the museum context.
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Austrian Armed Forces, AVL List GmbH, Berlinische Galerie, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt, Dom Museum Wien, Graz Museum Schlossberg, Hage Sondermaschinenbau, Institut für Schallforschung, Akademie der Wissenschaften, Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Niederösterreichische Landesausstellung, Österreichisches Bundesheer, PlanRadar, Technisches Museum Wien, Takeda, Wiener Staatsoper
Geographic Information System & Visualization
Multi-sensory interfaces
Collaborative methods in Virtual Reality
Real-time sensors and associated data processing
Innovative output devices
Machine Learning
VRVis is supporting Hage Sondermaschinenbau with its expertise in machine learning: Hage needs a monitoring system for spacious facilities to ensure that no people are within the machines' activity range. Thus, VRVis is testing the suitability of ML methods for safety in industrial environments.
VRVis has been developing extended reality solutions for better inclusion and accessibility for years. Together with HGBS-GmbH, a research team has now examined how people with visual impairments can be ideally supported by AR glasses. The involvement of affected people was central to the project.
Regular maintenance of the vehicles is necessary for safety in rail transport. When working on the train roof, technical personal might forget spare parts or tools. This can be dangerous when going at high speed. VRVis and Zugkraft-kN are designing a scanner for train roofs, automatically detecting this problem.
VRVis and the Science Visualization Lab at the University of Applied Arts Vienna want to provide artists and cultural institutions with a new option to present digital creations in immersive settings. ARTverse aims to build an open platform for art production, teaching and dissemination in VR.
In construction projects, 2D plans, 3D plans, reconstructions or real world data run in parallel without being linked to each other. VRVis and PlanRadar are now bridging this gap with a mobile AR tracking solution, the Onsite-AR project.
VRVis developed a virtual environment that enables hazard-free training of safe ammunition storage for the Austrian Armed Forces Logistics School.
VRVis developed together with the Museum Graz a new tactile panorama relief for the unique view from Graz's Schlossberg.
Automatic creation of visualization models in VR through interface from GIS to XR enables faster mission planning.
The Beaucoup project's multisensory, inclusive toolsets enable barrier-free exploration of and interaction with cultural heritage targeted at older adults.
The research project CognitiveXR focuses on developing a platform that enables cognitive augmentation in the smart city domain by seamlessly integrating augmented reality, edge computing, and artificial intelligence.
XREye synthesizes innovative VR, eye-tracking, and visual simulation technologies for simulating visual impairments in virtual and augmented reality.
The virtual reality solution developed by VRVis in collaboration with the Vienna State Opera enables digital collaborative stage design and construction rehearsal processes - independent of the actual stage space.
The CosmoWeather research project aims to develop VR and AR solutions for experts and the general public to make the research field of space weather more accessible and understandable.
VR and AR provide new solutions for the automotive industry, especially in the prototyping phase: Perfect digital VR twins can be used to easily check how new designs or adaptations affect the prototype.
An augmented reality solution for optimizing process development in laboratories and monitoring ongoing experiments supports pharmaceutical research.
Development of extended reality technologies to create virtual maneuver scenarios based on real geographic data.
New technologies and security policy developments bring a paradigm shift for the Austrian armed forces. The use of information and communication measures entails both challenges and opportunities: for combat, security and rescue manoeuvres.
No blind spots on train roofs thanks to depth cameras.
The applied research project Lightbox 2.0 focuses on the development of a photogrammetric 3D scanner for automatic and deep learning-based modeling of all kinds of keys.
ARCHES - Accessible Resources for Cultural Heritage EcoSystems was an EU-funded Horizon2020 project coordinated by VRVis.
Fire training for non-professionals is expensive, complicated and dangerous. The solution: a simulation in a virtual environment.
Barrier-free access to art and museums for blind and visually impaired people through 3D technology.
With Augmented Reality, simulation results of car engine noises become visible.
With the KAUST Scene Generator three-dimensional road networks can be generated from open-source OpenStreetMap data.
Localization of Virtual Sound Sources: Effects of Pointing Method, Visual Environment, and Training.
In order to preserve the architectural heritage, we use methods of photogrammetry, thermography, photometry as well as laser scans to carry out inventories, recognition and documentation of changes in protected buildings.
