Dynamics of Locomotion: Visualisation in skill acquisition & rehabilitation. How does visual information and attention determine the control and coordination of locomotion? Using large-screen projection of computer graphics and immersive virtual reality, we will examine the influence of visual information on driver training, gait in the elderly, cardiorespiratory control, and the attentional interference of mobile phones on driving. Experiments will be based on principles from dynamical and comp ....Dynamics of Locomotion: Visualisation in skill acquisition & rehabilitation. How does visual information and attention determine the control and coordination of locomotion? Using large-screen projection of computer graphics and immersive virtual reality, we will examine the influence of visual information on driver training, gait in the elderly, cardiorespiratory control, and the attentional interference of mobile phones on driving. Experiments will be based on principles from dynamical and complex systems theory and will inform the design of innovative algorithms for autonomous mobile robots. Expected outcomes include improved road safety, new methods for the rehabilitation of those with gait disorders, and a deeper understanding of the physiological response to virtual exercise.Read moreRead less
One shot three-dimensional reconstruction of human anatomy and motion. This project aims to accurately estimate the three-dimensional (3D) structure of non-rigid human anatomy. Although computer vision has advanced the area of structure from motion, current approaches cannot accurately and densely reconstruct people. This project will create dense 3D reconstruction techniques which can manage non-rigid human anatomy using only two-dimensional images from medical imaging devices (X-rays and video ....One shot three-dimensional reconstruction of human anatomy and motion. This project aims to accurately estimate the three-dimensional (3D) structure of non-rigid human anatomy. Although computer vision has advanced the area of structure from motion, current approaches cannot accurately and densely reconstruct people. This project will create dense 3D reconstruction techniques which can manage non-rigid human anatomy using only two-dimensional images from medical imaging devices (X-rays and video sequences) in one shot – from a single image. This approach is expected to be used for the 3D visualisation of x-rays such as in clinical practice, human pose estimation, and 3D planning for orthopaedic minimally invasive surgery.Read moreRead less