The Virtual Reality (VR) group deals with the development of virtual environments and interaction techniques for 3D displays. We investigate, for example, how to explore new virtual worlds in the most pleasant way or how to place objects and customize them according to one's ideas in these virtual worlds.
The Visualization (VIS) group extends these competencies by developing approaches to display and explore large and complex data sets to gain new insights into processes that we cannot see directly or see only with difficulties in the real world. In the image above, for example, a user of our CAVE, a holodeck-like installation, explores the volume impact of an airplane takeoff on nearby locations.
Together, the VR and VIS group build the teaching and research area "Virtual Reality and Immersive Visualization" at RWTH Aachen University. In addition to our contributions to current research activities and numerous RWTH courses, we also support other institutes of the RWTH and external cooperation partners in the implementation of their ideas.
Location
"Golden whale" at Kopernikusstraße 6, Aachen
Language in Daily Work
German in bilateral meetings, English in writing and in team meetings
Supervisor or Instructor and MATSE
Andrea Bönsch: I have successfully completed the MATSE apprenticeship, including the FH studies, myself and I consider the well-designed combination of theory and practice to be invaluable for starting a career in computer science.