Digital Human

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Facial motion animation experiments at XR-Lab. The digital human project explores high-fidelity digital human modeling and animation powered by ChatGPT and Open AI.  We are also developing full body motion capture through VR tracking system and Unreal’s meta human.     

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CVG HOLO

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CVG-HOLO – WAYFINDING HOLOGRAM PROJECT XR-Lab is working with Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), in collaboration with UC Center for Simulations & Virtual Environments Research, to Develop and demonstrate a wayfinding hologram. Evaluate the hologram signage’s performance to augment passengers’ wayfinding experience. Develop concepts of Concourse-B store renovation, integrating emerging digital technologies related to Extended […]

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Wayfinding through VR

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Use VR walkthrough for wayfinding research. Players’ routes, and walking behavior, such as head movement, are captured and evaluated. Credit: restaurant designed by Eian Bennett. More info on the wayfinding and Egress at the simulated DAAP building can be found here.  

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Cloud-based Digital Twin

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Clients are one click away from interacting with a Digital Twin model on their personal devices. No installation is required. The XR-Lab’s project showcases a cloud-based Digital Twin (DT) model, designed for accessibility and interaction via mobile devices. This advanced DT model allows multiple users to engage with its complex features directly through touch screens, […]

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Kao Metaverse

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The University of Cincinnati, through its Digital Futures complex, will work collaboratively with the UC Center for Simulations & Virtual Environments Research, Lindner College of Business, UC DAAP XR-Lab, and Kao to develop concepts and a minimum viable product for a Jergens virtual tanning experience called the ‘Glowverse.’ KAO-STP-Glowverse VR retail project. GLOWVERSE VIRTUAL SPA […]

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Solar System in VR

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Extended Reality 3D Model Application in Space Exploration and Planetary Habitation   Developed by Mikhail Nikolaenko. Student, XR-Lab fellow, University of Cincinnati. Summary: This research project incorporates the use of data science, astronomy, and VR to create a visually interactive learning tool for students, academics, enthusiasts, and professionals alike to learn about areas of space exploration that […]

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EVRTalk on iHeart

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Our EVRTalk project was featured at Simply Medicine | iHeart.  (time mark 9:55) April 29, 2023. By Angenette Levy with 55KRC    Jai’:a Nored ( COA) , Linda Dunseath (LWC), Ming Tang (UC, XR-Lab) SIMPLY MEDICINE is a continuing program designed to simplify the health care system and provide medical information. Thanks for the support from COA, Live […]

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AE studio 2023

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AE Studio 3004, Restaurant Design Spring 2023. Instructors: Ming Tang, Samira Sarabandikachyani This studio serves as a comprehensive introduction to designing a building.  Site short-vine St and W. Charlton St, Cincinnati. More student projects from AE studio.    

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XR-Lab student work exhibition

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Design in the Age of Metaverse and Extended Reality End-of-semester student work exhibition @ UC Digital Future Building, April 25th, 2023 Faculty: Ming Tang, Course: ARCH 7036-04/ARCH5051-04.Elective Theory Seminar, DAAP Students: Alkadam Almoiad, Daiani Shima, He Jinfan, Jung Chanhyo,  Junglas Hannah,  Sadki Rashid, Wahl Ethan, Yeganeh Sam, Gu Ming, Liming Brett, Schadler Simon Projects: XR-Lab will exhibit student […]

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paper at ASEBP

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Cory P. Haberman, Ming Tang, JC Barnes, Clay Driscoll, Bradley J. O’Guinn, Calvin Proffit,. Using Virtual Reality Simulations to Study Initial Burglary Investigations. American Society of Evidence-Based Policing’s 2023 Conference. 2023. Las Vegas. Nevada. (accepted) Thanks for the support from the Cincinnati Police Department and the University of Cincinnati Research Grant.  Using Virtual Reality Simulations […]

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paper at ACSE-ICTD conference

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Raman, M., Tang, M.  3D Visualization Development of Urban Environments for Simulated Driving Training and VR Development in Transportation Systems. ASCE ICTD 2023 Conference. Austin. TX. 06. 2023   This work is based on a project to develop a physics-based, 3D digital visual environment that is a replication of actual field conditions for over seventy […]

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Cincinnati Public Radio interview

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our EVRTalk story goes live on Cincinnati Public Radio! Ming Tang (UC) and Jai’La Nored, Anna Goubeaux, and Antoinette Moore (Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio) were interviewed by Ann Thompson. WVXU, Cincinnati Public Radio.  VR headsets put caregivers in the shoes of those they are assisting. By Ann Thompson. WVXU, Cincinnati Public Radio. 01.02.2023. […]

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