Visualisation and eResearch (ViseR)

Institute for Future Environments, Queensland University of Technology

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The ViseR group is a multidisciplinary team of programmers and designers that specialise in high-performance computing, interaction design and devices, virtual reality spatial information, and large scale interactive display systems including The Cube. We create prototypes right through to commercially- ready products. The group supports research and development in visualisation, interaction, and innovation of digital environments across academic, government, and industry sectors. The group seeks external engagement in commercial and collaborative capacities focused on delivering technical solutions.

Website https://research.qut.edu.au/viser/

Key science sectors

• Advanced manufacturing
• Defence, aviation and space
• Energy
• Engineering
• Environment and nature
• Health and medical
• ICT and multimedia
• Mining/resources
• Transport

Strengths and capabilities

• Advanced digital interactive space design and development
• High performance computing systems
• Data visualisation and visualisation system consulting
• Virtual reality software programming and user experience design
• Large-scale interactive display systems
• Use of cutting-edge software platforms, audiovisual and IT facilities
• Stereoscopic imaging

Facilities and major equipment

• The Cube: world's largest digital interactive installation with 8K projection surface
• Skunkworks: visualisation, simulation and interaction lab
• Visualisation and digital interactive research and development lab
• Video wall, multi-touch panels
• Motion capture
• 100-seat stereoscopic display and collaboration system

Number of research staff

Upto 20 research staff

Address

Level 8, P Block , QUT Gardens Point, 2 George St , Brisbane QLD 4000

Lead researcher

• Mr Gavin Winter—The Cube is the world's largest digital interactive installation

Achievements of the centre

• Two-storeys high, The Cube in QUT's Science and Engineering Centre is the world's largest digital interactive installation

Organisation type

• University Research Centre