by Martina Haefeli | Mar 6, 2017 | Machine Learning, Robotics
Creating Prosodic Synchrony for a Robot Co-player in a Speech-controlled game for Children  We report an approach to creating on-line acoustic synchrony by using a dynamic Bayesian network learned from prior recordings of child-child play to select from a predfine...
by Martina Haefeli | Mar 3, 2017 | Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning
Data-Driven Ghosting using Deep Imitation Learning  Motivated by the original âghostingâ work, we showcase an automatic âdata-driven ghostingâ method using advanced machine learning methodologies applied to a seasonâs worth of tracking data from a recent professional...
by Martina Haefeli | Feb 15, 2017 | Wireless Communication and Ubiquitous Computing
Quasistatic Cavity Resonance for Ubiquitous Wireless Power Transfer We introduce quasistatic cavity resonance (QSCR), which can enable purpose-built structures, such as cabinets, rooms, and warehouses, to generate quasistatic magnetic fields that safely deliver...
by Martina Haefeli | Feb 14, 2017 | AR/VR, Visual Computing
Haplug: A Haptic Plug for Dynamic VR Interactions  We demonstrate applications of a new actuator, the Haplug, in dynamic virtual environments. February 14, 2017Asia Haptics 2017 Authors Nobuhisa Hanamitsu (Disney Research) Ali Israr (Disney Research) Haplug: A...
by Martina Haefeli | Jan 31, 2017 | Visual Computing, Wireless Communication and Ubiquitous Computing
METhoD: a Framework for the Emulation of a Delay Tolerant Network Scenario for Media-Content Distribution in Under-Served Regions  In our project, public commuter buses carrying WLAN-enabled devices (mobile infostations) that provide DTN connectivity are used to...
