UCL's technical expertise is in rendering and animation algorithms for large-scale models. Our current work involved city-scale environments populated with dynamic crowds of people. We also run a Trimension ReaCTor - a four-walled CAVE-like device that completely immerses the user. UCL also has expertise in the evaluation of IVEs, a theme of work that dates back to our early studies on the sense of presence in virtual environments. We are particularly interested in application of IVEs that rely on a high sense of presence, and our current focus is on social siutations and the utility of IVE in treating certain phobias. |
