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Virtual Humanoid“Utsushiomi”
Michihiko SHOJI
Venture Business Laboratories,Yokohama National University
http://wingover.jp [email protected]
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Concept
A user sees protean virtual characters mapped onto a robot through an *HMD.
* HMD= Head Mounted Display.
Features- Protean Appearances.- A Real Body for Physical Interaction.- Strong Sensation of Presence.
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Mechanisms
- The real world is captured by twin video cams inside the HMD.- A user sees video images of real-virtual world mix through the HMD.- A virtual character moves synchronized together with the robot.- An optical sensor tracks user’s head motion to keep the virtual character fixed on the robot.
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Vision: RealPlayer in Reality
Star Data
Simple Robot
Video See-through HMD
Data Server
Download
Hi!
You can invite any favorite star into your home.
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How to Go into Business
Business model: Game Console Business Model.
Problem: Chicken vs. EggCost and time for a wide-range line-up of software content .
Solution: User-Generated ContentUse of Virtual human content from Second Life*.
*Not implemented yet
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Another Application with theUse of User-Generated Content
- You can meet a virtual world friend in the real world.- Each user can start their own remote service.(e.g.),Support for people who suffer from social anxiety.
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Documentation and Video
You can see demonstration videos and all publication lists of papers and patents from the homepage of the project. URL http://wingover.jp
If you are interested in more technical details or investment in Utushiomi, please contact me.e-mail: [email protected]
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Appendix:Data Flow Diagram of Prototype