by Convergence Design Lab Admin | Oct 17, 2017 | 2017, Chiho Choi, Chin-Ning Chen, Karthik Ramani, Mid-air Interaction, Publications, Sang Ho Yoon
Abstract: This paper proposes a robust solution for accurate 3D hand pose estimation in the presence of an external object interacting with hands. Our main insight is that the shape of an object causes a configuration of the hand in the form of a hand grasp. Along...
by Convergence Design Lab Admin | May 12, 2017 | 2017, Jeff Alperovich, Karthik Ramani, Karthik Ramani, Publications, Recent Publications, Senthil Chandrasegaran
The societal demand for inspiring and engaging science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) students and preparing our workforce for the emerging creative economy has necessitated developing students self-efficacy and understanding of engineering design...
by Sujin | May 9, 2017 | Karthik Ramani, News, Sujin Jang
Arm fatigue accumulates during a prolonged use of mid-air interfaces such as Oculus Rift. (Purdue University Photo/Brian Huchel) WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Researchers at Purdue University’s C Design Lab are studying arm and muscle fatigue connected to advancements in...
by Sang Ho Yoon | Feb 5, 2017 | 2017, Embedded Input, Karthik Ramani, Publications, Recent Publications, Sang Ho Yoon, TANGIBLE, EMBEDDED & EMBODIED INTERFACES, Yanke Tan
Abstract: The use of hand gestures has a potential as a promising input metaphor. Wearables like smart textile and data gloves can provide hand gesture recognition to potentially replace, augment or improve existing input methods. Although recent bikes provide...
by Sujin | Jan 14, 2017 | 2017, Karthik Ramani, Mid-air Interaction, Publications, Recent Publications, Spatial Analytics, Sujin Jang
Quantifying cumulative arm muscle fatigue is a critical factor in understanding, evaluating, and optimizing user experience during prolonged mid-air interaction. A reasonably accurate estimation of fatigue requires an estimate of an individual’s strength....
by Convergence Design Lab Admin | Dec 30, 2016 | 2017, DESIGN METHOD, Fabrication, Jeff Alperovich, Jing Bai, Karthik Ramani, Min Liu, Recent Publications, TANGIBLE, EMBEDDED & EMBODIED INTERFACES, Tangibles, Yuanzhi Cao, Yunbo Zhang
We propose WireFab, a rapid modeling and prototyping system that uses bent metal wires as the structure framework. WireFab approximates both the skeletal articulation and the skin appearance of the corresponding virtual skin meshes, and it allows users to personalize...
