Research: Miscellaneous
Advancing Architectural Visualization: Boosting Scale and Reality with Augmented Reality
On February 22, 2025
Researcher: Jason Su
Description: Augmented reality in architecture relies on four key elements to create a realistic and immersive experience. The model serves as the foundation of visualization—without it, there is nothing to display. Lighting plays a crucial role in shaping realism by determining how the model interacts with sunlight. Shadow is essential, as every object that receives light casts a shadow, adding depth and accuracy. Finally, occlusion ensures that foreground objects block background elements, preserving scale and realism. Together, these components form the basis of this project, illustrating how architecture can be experienced through an augmented reality lens.
Human-Centric Path Planning in Radiation Environments
On January 11, 2025
Researcher: Noreen Gao
Description: In radiation environments, effective path planning is crucial for safety and efficiency. My research focuses on designing the G-cost function of the A* algorithm to generate a range of possible paths that balance moderate cumulative radiation exposure with path length. Unlike conventional methods that prioritize either radiation or distance, my approach provides users with a variety of options to choose from, tailored to their needs. Additionally, to prioritize human navigation, fewer turns are also taken into consideration, making it more intuitive than traditional robot-centric path planning methods. This offers users flexibility and safety in real-world applications.
Augmented Intelligence: Integrating Augmented Reality and GPT 4.0 for Real-Time Immersive Assistance
On December 07, 2023
Researcher: Syed Muhammad Raza Rizvi
Description: The project “Augmented Intelligence,” aims to seamlessly integrates the power of GPT 4.0 with Augmented Reality (AR). The system uses an AR headset (Hololens 2) to provide a more intuitive and effective platform for users to interact with a Large Language Model like GPT 4.0, thereby revolutionizing the role of AI in aiding users across a spectrum of tasks.
