Sound and Shape Synthesis Using Tensegrity Particle Systems. Pixar's Toy Story amazed audiences with its computer-generated images, yet the sound was still composed and ?tuned? almost wholly by human hand. In industry, virtual reality systems are increasingly applied to simulation and visualisation but, in general, 'sound? is poorly handled. In this project, we seek to research complex systems that will simulate an object's sound, shape and interaction characteristics in a unified approach. Our ....Sound and Shape Synthesis Using Tensegrity Particle Systems. Pixar's Toy Story amazed audiences with its computer-generated images, yet the sound was still composed and ?tuned? almost wholly by human hand. In industry, virtual reality systems are increasingly applied to simulation and visualisation but, in general, 'sound? is poorly handled. In this project, we seek to research complex systems that will simulate an object's sound, shape and interaction characteristics in a unified approach. Our proposed Tensegrity particle systems generate minimal, stable and robust descriptions of objects in interacting situations. This represents a new and unique approach to the unified representation of multimedia objects with applications in manufacturing and entertainment.Read moreRead less
Innovative visualization of next-generation biomedical images. This project addresses the difficult problems associated with managing the vast amounts of data that are currently available with advanced imaging devices and displaying these data so that the maximum amount of information can be extracted. Developing visualization capabilities for such data is not a trivial undertaking but the outcome of this research will produce enabling visualization technologies that will significantly impact th ....Innovative visualization of next-generation biomedical images. This project addresses the difficult problems associated with managing the vast amounts of data that are currently available with advanced imaging devices and displaying these data so that the maximum amount of information can be extracted. Developing visualization capabilities for such data is not a trivial undertaking but the outcome of this research will produce enabling visualization technologies that will significantly impact the life science, biomedical research and the way clinicians view and use these data for patient management. These technologies will have broad applications across biology and molecular science and will enhance Australia's leading position in the development of frontier technologies.Read moreRead less
Design after Nature: Generative Models for Digital Media. The outcomes of this project address current problems in digital media design. This research will nurture emerging Australian expertise and scholarship in computational creativity. Creative industries are making an increasingly important contribution to the global economy. Related projects overseas demonstrate the potential for tangible commercial benefits as a direct result of research investment in this field. The practical outcomes of ....Design after Nature: Generative Models for Digital Media. The outcomes of this project address current problems in digital media design. This research will nurture emerging Australian expertise and scholarship in computational creativity. Creative industries are making an increasingly important contribution to the global economy. Related projects overseas demonstrate the potential for tangible commercial benefits as a direct result of research investment in this field. The practical outcomes of this research find application in fields such as computer games, digital animation effects and new media arts. This inter-disciplinary project will enhance collaborative links between the research communities of Computer Science, Art and Design.Read moreRead less