Demonstration of adaptive camouflage for the soldier

With the increased threat from advanced sensor systems using several wavelength bands and sensor fusion, the requirements on camouflage increase. Consequently, in order to reduce the risk of EU soldiers being detected, identified and engaged, adaptive camouflage prototypes have been developed, implemented and demonstrated. Several active and...

Spatial and social connectedness in web-based work collaboration

The work presented here seeks an integration of spatial and social features supporting shared activities, and engages users in multiple locations to manipulate realtime video-streams. Standard and easily available equipment is used together with the communication standard WebRTC. It adds a spatial quality of experience by representing the users...

Where did my office go? Is it in the cloud!? - Workshop on spatial and social connectedness in virtual and mediated work environments

The physical workplace, a hub for communication, collaboration and co-located interaction can no longer be taken for granted. Today, the design of intelligent interactive media, physical products and ubiquitous environments has passed the phase of being technology-driven. Meaning, insight and experience are now the key design drivers for the...

SharedSpaces mingle

SharedSpaces is a WebRTC design prototype that creates a virtual media space where people can mingle and interact. Although you are in different locations, you appear side by side in front of a chosen backdrop. This interactive installation addresses spatial and social connectedness, stressing the importance of integrating architectural and...

Video-mediated participation in virtual museum tours for older adults

This paper introduces a virtual tour, Visit the Louvre, designed specifically to engage older adults in an immersive visit through part of the Louvre by a distant real-life guide. An initial diary study and a creative workshop were conducted to understand the needs and values of older adults and how to support participation to virtual museum...

Connected media and presence

Effective design of shared mediated spaces, information and connectedness requires theory and practice from a range of disciplines such as found in European projects like Together Anywhere, Together Anytime (TA2) and the EIT ICT Labs Mediating Presence activity. Building on this work we continue to investigate the changes in the European digital...