Phd Scholarships Hybrid AR Tracking 2010

From HIT Lab Australia

Contents 1 Hybrid Tracking for Augmented Reality Applications 2 Required 3 Conferences of Interest 4 Supervisor 5 HITLab: How to Apply? 6 HITLab: Research Areas 7 HITLab: PhD Application Process

Hybrid Tracking for Augmented Reality Applications

Position Tracking is one of the key technologies in the field of Augmented Reality (AR). Yet, the success of the current tracking technologies have been rather limited. Initially, marker-based tracking was researched and developed due to its simplicity and robustness. However, the need to rely on a printed marker is not suitable to many real-world applications. Recently, several natural feature tracking (marker-less) research solutions have shown varying degrees of promise but yet they lack robustness. With more AR applications becoming commercially attractive, the real need for tracking with high accuracy, low latency, high update rate, and an affordable system is firmly established. In addition, more broadly speaking, many scenarios in the coming age of ubiquitous computing hinge on accurate location tracking and positioning.

This project will research a novel hybrid tracking technology for AR applications. The hybrid system allows the tracking to leverage different tracking performance from several different sensors (e.g. video camera, inertial, range finder, etc). The varying performance can be fused to realise but a more accurate and more robust tracking system.

This project will have access to international collaborators and state of the art laboratory facilities in the HITLab Australia.

Required

Students are expected to contribute to a related EU project. A strong research background, strong programming skills (e.g. C, C++, Matlab) with experience with machine vision algorithms and basic rapid hardware prototyping are required to undertake this project. Experience with the programming of embedded systems is deemed a significant advantage.

Conferences of Interest

• http://www.ismar10.org/
• http://www.ismar09.org/

Supervisor

The Supervisor for this project is Winyu Chinthammit.

HITLab: How to Apply?

Applications are invited for 6 PhD studentships in the Human Interface Technology Laboratory Australia. These studentships are supported by an Elite Research Scholarship. Our UTAS Elite Research Scholarships are valued at $30k per annum tax-free, and are available for three years, with a possible six-month extension.

The deadline for applications is Mar 17, 2010.

Applications for these scholarships must come directly the HITLab Australia at . Please review this entire webpage and pay particular note to the Application Process.

Applications will be considered and awarded subject to both the HITLab's and the University of Tasmania's terms and conditions on competitive basis. Those students who are awarded one of our UTAS Elite Research Scholarships will also be expected to contribute to a related research project with international partners.

HITLab applicants should be of outstanding quality and exceptionally motivated. We currently have openings for 6 PhD studentships and one lecturer/post-doctoral researcher. Students are encouraged to identify a member of HITLab academic staff as a potential PhD supervisor based on a review of the projects described. Students are also welcome to informally discuss their application with that staff member prior to applying. Please visit this page for links to all the projects on offer (6 PhD studentships).

HITLab: Research Areas

PhD candidates should have an interest in one or more of the following areas:

• Augmented Reality
• Aesthetic Computing
• Computer Gaming
• Computer Graphics
• Computer Supported collaboration
• Computer Vision
• Hardware Prototyping
• Human Computer Interaction
• Interactive/Projected or Surface User Interfaces
• Interactive Simulation
• Multi-modal Interfaces
• Mobile Computing
• Pervasive/Ubiquitous computing
• Virtual Reality
• Virtual Worlds
• Visualization and novel user interfaces

HITLab: PhD Application Process

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate an ability to both undertake basic research and be able to build high-quality prototype systems to demonstrate their research, as well as making a strong contribution to the group's publication activities and industrial research collaborations. PhD candidates should have achieved (or expect to achieve) a first class honours or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a closely related discipline, and have a keen interest in research.

NOTE 1: Outstanding students from outside of these disciplines will also be considered for these scholarships if they demonstrate how they can complete each research project within the HITLab whilst enrolled in a different discipline.

NOTE 2: Applications from International Students will be considered. Such students may not be eligible for the Elite Scholarships but other sources of scholarship may be offered.

Emailed applications should contain the following (as PDF or Text - only)

1. Title of the PhD project for which they are applying in the Subject Line eg. Hybrid AR Tracking
2. A Personal Statement outlining the research project that they are interested in and why
3. A detailed CV or resume (clearly indicating research experience and grades)
4. The names and email addresses for two referees (PDF references can also be included to speed up the application process)

The revised deadline for applications is Mar 17, 2010.

Applications for these scholarships must come directly to the HITLab Australia at . Alternatively students may mail a physical application to us prior to the closing date. See our Contact Us page for mailing details.