A Modular System for Collaborative Desktop VR/AR with a Shared Workspace

  • Authors:
  • Jurriaan D. Mulder;Breght R. Boschker

  • Affiliations:
  • Center for Mathematics and Computer Science CWI, Amsterdam, the Netherlands;Center for Mathematics and Computer Science CWI, Amsterdam, the Netherlands

  • Venue:
  • VR '04 Proceedings of the IEEE Virtual Reality 2004
  • Year:
  • 2004

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Abstract

We present a collaborative desktop Virtual and AugmentedReality system with a shared physical workspace: the Joint Space Station. It is constructed out of multiple,single-user near-field Virtual or Augmented Reality stationsusing mirror-based displays. The Joint Space Station provideshigh-resolution stereoscopic images and direct 3D interactionto all participants. The environment is modular,flexible, low-cost, and can be used under office workingconditions. We describe the design, implementation, andapplication of a prototype Joint Space Station, and discussthe merits and limitations of the concept.