University of South Australia - School of Computer and Information Science - Wearable Computer Lab

The Wearable Computer Lab performs research in a number of areas, mostly wearable computers, augmented reality, and virtual reality. Our lab was started in 1998 and since then has grown into being a major contributor to the research in the department, with a number of research staff, postgraduate students, and undergraduate students.

Over the years we have developed a number of ground breaking research projects. In 1998 we began the Tinmith mobile augmented reality project, which has now developed into a 3D modelling system that a user can take outdoors to create and interact with objects and buildings. The same hardware platform was then used to implement a modified version of Quake to allow players to fight virtual monsters while mobile outdoors in ARQuake. For truly wearable applications, we have also performed research into the embedding of electronic devices into textiles and clothing for next generation E-Suits. We perform a variety of research into AR, VR, 3D, and UI.

Contact Information

Name: 
Bruce H. Thomas
Email: 
bruce [dot] thomasatunisa [dot] edu [dot] au

Location

SA
Australia
Organisation Type: 
Research
Applications
These are self-rated applications in response to the request, "Rate the relevance of your R&D to companies that develop as a product line the tools and technologies listed below."
Sensors & Actuators: 
Very High
Network Distributed Systems: 
High
Middleware: 
Med
User Interface: 
Very High
DSP Software: 
Low
DSP Hardware: 
Low
Analog & Mixed Signal Processing: 
Low
Real Time Software: 
Med
Operating Systems: 
Med
Application Software Development: 
Very High
Other Algorithms (not DSP): 
Very High
Digital Chip Design: 
N/A
Digital Board Design: 
Med
Analog Board Design: 
Med
Systems Engineering: 
Med
Systems Integration: 
Very High
Testing Services: 
Med

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