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Media Files
- › Paper_Virtual Balance [PDF | 53 KB ]
- › Virtual Balance, Xanten [JPEG | 17 KB ]
- › Virtual Balance, Graphik [JPEG | 26 KB ]
- › Virtual Balance, Xanten [JPEG | 62 KB ]
- › Virtual Balance, 1995, Video [Windows Media]
- › Virtual Balance, 1995, Video [RealMedia]
- › Info-Flyer Virtual Balance, Stand 2006 [PDF | 752 KB ]
Abstract
The "Virtual Balance" is an interface supporting intuitive navigation through virtual spaces. By shifting the body's weight, the virtual environment can be explored in all directions. The user stands on a platform equipped with sensors that measure the change in the centre of gravity, thereby calculating the positional data for the navigation sequence. The view that the user sees is controlled by his body - shifts of weight to the right/left correspond to directions of movement in the virtual space, while movements forwards and backwards influence the height of the virtual flight. Forward movements cause the user to ascend, so that he can see things from a bird's eye perspective. Backwards movements cause a descent, until the user reaches ground level. The speed of the navigation is dependent on the height of the flight. Movement at ground level corresponds to walking pace, and as the user ascends, the pace quickens.
Artists / Authors
- Monika Fleischmann, Research Artist, Concept, GMD German National Research Center for Information Technology (today Fraunhofer IAIS, MARS-Exploratory Media Lab), Sankt Augustin › Biography
- Wolfgang Strauss, Research Artist, Architect, Concept, GMD German National Research Center for Information Technology (today Fraunhofer IAIS, MARS-Exploratory Media Lab), Sankt Augustin › Biography
Cooperators
- Vladimir Elistratov, Research Scientist, GMD German National Research Center for Information Technology (today Fraunhofer IAIS, MARS-Exploratory Media Lab), Sankt Augustin
- Thomas Sikora, Research Scientist, GMD German National Research Center for Information Technology, Sankt Augustin
Origination
Germany, 1995-1997
Submission
Redaktion netzspannung.org, Nov 5, 2003
Category
- artistic production
Keywords
- Topics:
- culture mediation |
- interface |
- perception |
- mixed reality |
- space |
- body |
- media art |
- interactivity |
- realtime rendering
- Formats:
- installation |
- projection |
- interactive |
- environment
- Technology:
- balance platform
Additions to Keyword List
- Intuitive Navigation |
- 3D-Navigationsinstrument |
- Digitales Stadtmodell