Visualization of Molecular Structures and Images with Augmented Reality Goggles
Description/Abstract/Artist Statement
Augmented Reality (AR) is an emerging method of visualization that has potential applications in many fields such as education, healthcare, and communication. We have created an augmented reality molecular visualization tool that allows the viewing of molecules such as proteins with the Dreamworld AR glasses. Molecules are displayed in a virtual environment in which the user can look around while wearing AR glasses. We have implemented rotation of molecules and 6 DOF camera movement for navigation. A molecule is represented using the COLLADA ISO-standardized 3D interchange format that is ported from UCSF Chimera, a popular molecular viewer. The purpose of this project is to make emerging technology accessible for K-12 STEM education.
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
Jing He
Presentation Type
Poster
Disciplines
Graphics and Human Computer Interfaces
Session Title
Poster Session
Location
Learning Commons, Northwest Atrium
Start Date
2-2-2019 8:00 AM
End Date
2-2-2019 12:30 PM
Visualization of Molecular Structures and Images with Augmented Reality Goggles
Learning Commons, Northwest Atrium
Augmented Reality (AR) is an emerging method of visualization that has potential applications in many fields such as education, healthcare, and communication. We have created an augmented reality molecular visualization tool that allows the viewing of molecules such as proteins with the Dreamworld AR glasses. Molecules are displayed in a virtual environment in which the user can look around while wearing AR glasses. We have implemented rotation of molecules and 6 DOF camera movement for navigation. A molecule is represented using the COLLADA ISO-standardized 3D interchange format that is ported from UCSF Chimera, a popular molecular viewer. The purpose of this project is to make emerging technology accessible for K-12 STEM education.