by Mayank Patel | May 24, 2026 | 2026, Asim Unmesh, Karthik Ramani, Mayank Patel, Rahul Jain
Mechanical assembly animations are essential for conveying complex technical procedures, especially in instructional and training contexts. With the growing adoption of immersive Virtual Reality (iVR) in education and industry, there is a critical need for tools that...
by Xiyun Hu | Apr 13, 2026 | 2026, Chenfei Zhu, Dizhi Ma, Karthik Ramani, Rahul Jain, Shao-Kang Hsia, Xiyun Hu
Augmented Reality (AR) tutorials enhance procedural task learning by providing situated, step-by-step guidance. Yet, creating such tutorials requires AR authoring expertise, posing a significant entry barrier. To lower this barrier, we introduce ARify, an authoring...
by Yuzhao Chen | Mar 23, 2026 | 2026, Chenfei Zhu, Jingyu Shi, Karthik Ramani, Rahul Jain, Runlin Duan, Yuzhao Chen
Generative AI (GenAI) has significantly advanced the ease and flexibility of image creation. However, it remains a challenge to precisely control spatial compositions, including object arrangement and scene conditions. To bridge this gap, we propose Canvas3D, an...
by Runlin Duan | Jan 1, 2026 | 2026, Jingyu Shi, Karthik Ramani, Rahul Jain, Runlin Duan, Yuzhao Chen
Large language models (LLMs) are capable of generating cross-domain design knowledge, opening up new possibilities for creating a myriad of design concepts for early-stage design ideation. However, the current chat-based interface fails to represent the complexity of...
by Mayank Patel | Dec 8, 2025 | 2025, Ananya Ipsita, Asim Unmesh, Jingyu Shi, Karthik Ramani, Mayank Patel, Rahul Jain
In VR-based manufacturing training employing Oculus controllers for power tool operation, users consistently encounter a glaring impediment: the conspicuous absence of haptic feedback. This critical shortfall significantly hinders the seamless transfer of acquired...
by Karthik Ramani | Apr 25, 2025 | 2025, Jingyu Shi, Karthik Ramani, Rahul Jain
Extended Reality (XR)-enabled headsets that overlay digital content onto the physical world, are gradually finding their way into our daily life. This integration raises significant concerns about privacy and access control, especially in shared spaces where XR...
