Image: "Infinite Walking in VR," courtesy of Qi Sun In the ever-evolving landscape of virtual reality (VR) technology, a number of key hurdles remain. But a team of computer scientists have tackled one of the major challenges in VR that will greatly improve user...
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How VR Evolved From a ‘Stagnant Technology’
26 April 2018 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Industry Leaders, Interactive Techniques, Virtual Reality
Dr. Wayne Carlson walks through VR’s move from concept to reality and SIGGRAPH’s role in its evolution Wayne Carlson, Ph.D., is something of a historian of computer graphics and interactive techniques. Actively engaged in computer graphics since the early days,...
Immersive Storytelling and the Future of VR: Meet IRIDiuM+
17 April 2018 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Virtual Reality
The Immersive Pavillion is new this year at SIGGRAPH 2018 and will be a place to explore the latest technological advances in virtual, augmented, and mixed reality. Attendees can experience, play, and learn in the Pavilion's VRcade, VR Theater (part of the Computer...
SIGGRAPH 2018 is All About You
5 April 2018 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences
SIGGRAPH 2018 is a five-day immersion into the latest innovations in computer graphics, animation, virtual reality, game development, digital art, mixed reality, augmented reality, emerging technologies, and more. Registration is open now! Experience research,...
SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 12 – Mark Billinghurst
16 March 2018 • by ACM SIGGRAPHAugmented Reality, Industry Leaders, Virtual Reality
This all-new episode of SIGGRAPH Spotlight features Mark Billinghurst, professor of virtual and augmented reality at the University of South Australia and the University of Auckland. Mark sits down with Bektur Ryskeldiev (ACM SIGGRAPH International Resources Committee...
SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 11 – Technology Talk with Steven LaValle and Ben Malouf
9 February 2018 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Education, Emerging Technologies, Graphics, Hardware, Industry Leaders, Virtual Reality
For SIGGRAPH 2018, we're all about exploring the "GENERATIONS" and history behind our community. What better way to do that then by letting the experts speak for themselves? In this all-new podcast, Emerging Technologies Chair Gerry Derksen and Studio Chair Nik Aberle...
Regional Snapshot: Computer Graphics in Europe (Part II)
18 January 2018 • by ACM SIGGRAPHACM SIGGRAPH, Augmented Reality, Emerging Technologies, Research, Simulation, Virtual Reality, Visual Effects
By Jessica Sommerville In part one of our regional snapshot of CG in Europe, we discussed the current production and work climate of the industry in this region. Enjoy the second part of our take on CG in Europe, where we will explore the current industry and...
A Talk with 2017 ACM Fellow, Steve Seitz
9 January 2018 • by ACM SIGGRAPHACM SIGGRAPH, Awards, Graphics, Industry Leaders, Research
By Melanie A. Farmer Steven Seitz’s work in teleportation and virtual reality is giving people the ability to feel like they are somewhere they are not; essentially, transporting them to a physical experience with VR technology, novel camera technologies and Google’s...
SIGGRAPH 2018 Submissions: What You Should Know
21 November 2017 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Interactive Techniques, Research, Virtual Reality
"At SIGGRAPH 2018, we invite you to be a part of history in the making as we celebrate our 45th conference and the innovation that has always been at the core of SIGGRAPH. It is no accident that our theme this year is 'Generations.' Over the years, a long legacy of...
SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 7 – Neurable
17 November 2017 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAugmented Reality, Conferences, Industry Leaders, Virtual Reality
In this latest SIGGRAPH Spotlight installment, SIGGRAPH 2017 VR Village Chair Denise Quesnel sits down with one of the creators of the virtual and augmented reality experience Neurable, Ramses Alcaide (President and CEO, Neurable). The experience uses neuroscientific...
SIGGRAPH Asia: Program Highlights
2 November 2017 • by Jamie HuangACM SIGGRAPH, Conferences
The tenth edition of SIGGRAPH Asia is set to make its debut in the “Land of Smiles”, at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Thailand. Held from 27th to 30th November, the show is expected to attract close to 7,000 attendees from over 60...
SIGGRAPH 2017 Honors Emerging Technology and Innovation
4 August 2017 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Gaming, Graphics, Interactive Techniques, Research, Virtual Reality, Visual Effects
Photo courtesy John Fujii for SIGGRAPH 2017 SIGGRAPH 2017, the world’s leading annual interdisciplinary educational experience showcasing the latest in computer graphics and interactive techniques, has concluded in Los Angeles with over 16,500 attendees from around...