Penn's Fast Feature Field transforms event-camera data into information that many different kinds of robots can use, improving robots' ability to recognize objects, estimate distances and perceive motion. The tool could transform robotics by allowing for the widespread use of event cameras in self-driving cars and drones.
Researchers develop a novel edge-highlighting visualization technique to improve the clarity of complex 3D structures, revealing sharp edges and intricate details. The technique, tested on real 3D point cloud data, offers interactive rendering speeds and enhances depth perception.
Researchers at UVA School of Engineering and Applied Science developed artificial compound eyes that mimic praying mantis vision, offering improved depth perception and reduced power consumption by over 400 times compared to traditional systems.
Researchers introduced a novel method for generating computer-generated holograms (CGHs) that significantly reduces computational overhead while maintaining high-quality 3D visualization. The approach leverages a split Lohmann lens-based diffraction model, enabling rapid synthesis of 3D holograms through a single-step backward propagat...
Researchers at Purdue University have developed an innovative thermal imaging method called HADAR, which enables artificial intelligence to perceive physical attributes and recover textures in pitch-dark environments. The technology has the potential to revolutionize fields such as autonomous vehicles and robotics.
Scientists at the University of Bath developed OmniPhotos, a system capturing 360° VR photography without expensive specialist cameras. This approach recreates high-quality motion parallax, mimicking real-world depth perception, creating a more immersive experience.
Praying mantises use stereoscopic vision to track objects, but also rely on second-order motion detection for prey capture. This ability helps them locate camouflaged prey and enables target tracking.
The spider-inspired depth sensor combines metalenses and nanophotonic parts for low-computation depth sensing, paving the way for microrobots and wearable devices. It reduces computation required compared to previous passive sensors, enabling future applications in various fields.
Researchers found that repetitive training using stereoscopic stimuli can improve reaction speed and processing time in athletes. After six training sessions, the athletes' processing time decreased significantly, and this ability remained stable for six months after the training ended.
Dr. Aaron McGee is awarded the Disney Award for Amblyopia Research to investigate approaches for improving recovery from amblyopia and reversing loss of depth perception. His research aims to 're-open' critical periods in adulthood to enhance brain circuitry flexibility.
Researchers at Saarland University have developed a treatment regime to help stroke patients regain binocular depth perception, enabling them to perceive spatial depth and judge distances accurately. The procedure has shown promising results, with one patient returning to work as a lawyer after being cured of 'flat vision',
Researchers at Ohio State University created a video game training program that improves vision in people with lazy eyes and poor depth perception. The 'push-pull' method, using games like Pac-Man, stimulates both eyes equally to counter the common use of eye patches on dominant eyes.
Researchers found that people have a preferred distance for judging depth most accurately, which depends on their mind's perception of arm length. The study shows that manipulating perceived arm length can influence depth perception and tactile sensitivity.
Researchers found a new training method to reduce sensory eye dominance by making the weak eye work while suppressing vision in the strong eye. This approach improves depth perception and may be beneficial for professions that require fine depth perception, such as dentists and surgeons.
Researchers discovered that hammerhead sharks have an exceptional stereo view and depth perception due to their unique head shape. The study found that the scalloped hammerhead had a massive binocular overlap of 32 degrees, while the bonnethead shark had a respectable 13-degree overlap.
Researchers at Duke University have developed an ultrasound imaging software that enables the display of real-time stereo image pairs, improving early diagnosis of birth defects and surgeons' depth perception during medical procedures. The technology has potential to be upgraded in existing 3D scanners with minor software changes.
Researchers found that high-level expectations influence visual perception, overriding depth information in objects. This challenges the idea of veridical reflections of reality in the brain.