Resources
Image Sets
The NaturePix image, from Visual Cognitive Modeling Research, set is available for download.
Visio-Haptic Object Database
Humans have an uncanny ability to estimate haptic features of an object such as haptic shape, size, texture and material by visual inspection. A significant computer vision problem is that of estimating haptic features from visual images. While explorations have been made in estimation of visual features such as visual texture, work on estimation of haptic features from video is still in its infancy. We developed a methodology to establish ground truth for estimation of haptic features from visual images. We assembled a visio-haptic database of 48 objects ranging from nonsense objects to everyday objects. The variation was controlled in objects by systematically varying haptic features such as shape and texture, and the physical and perceptual ground truth of visual and haptic features was documented. This database provides visio-haptic features of objects and can be used to develop algorithms to estimate haptic features from visual images. (For more information, the paper can be downloaded from the link below). Due to the size of certain data collections, data may be requested by contacting CUbiC.
3D Glasses
Enables 3D viewing and depth perception of images displayed on a CRT monitor. The glasses have been loaned to CUbiC from Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI).
Related Projects: Cardiac Decision Support
Accelerometers
An accelerometer is a device for measuring acceleration and gravity induced reaction forces. Single- and multi-axis models are available to detect magnitude and direction of the acceleration as a vector quantity. Accelerometers can be used to sense inclination, vibration, and shock. They are increasingly present in portable electronic devices.
CUbiC Computing Cluster
The CUbiC Computing Cluster is a set of older CUbiC computers that can be used to test distributed applications, redundancy, or for distributed rendering and compiling. The 11 machines, running Gentoo Linux, are connected together on a 100 Mb network, as well as to the ASU network and the Internet. All machines are running SSH servers and a keyboard, monitor, and mouse are available to control one of the machines locally at a time.
The machines are Dell Precision machines (4100, 8100r, T450, and T500 series) with 128 MiB, 256 MiB, or 512 MiB RAM and hard drives ranging in size from 8 GiB to 20 GiB (most IDE, one SCSI). All have USB and CD-ROM drives and some have firewire/IEEE1394.
CyberTouch Gloves, Wired (pair)
The Immersion CyberTouch gloves (CT1802-L and CT1802-R), when worn, allowing tracking of the position of fingers and joints of the hands at over 100 Hz, with 8 bits of resolution per sensor. All joints are trackable with the exception of the final joints on the first through fourth fingers, for a total of 18 sensors.
Each glove is attached to an analog-to-digital converter box with two serial ports: one for receiving data from the CyberGlove and one for reading the read pulse generated by the CyberGlove, for precise timing measurements.
CyberTouch II Gloves, Wireless (pair)
The Immersion CyberTouch II gloves allow for the capture of the position of fingers and joints in two hands via wireless BlueTooth communication. Unlike the wired CyberTouch gloves in CUbiC, these also capture the flex of the final joint on the first through fourth fingers (although a 22-sensor variant of the wired gloves exists).
Includes:
- Two gloves with two transmitters
- Two plastic carrying cases
- Four white liner gloves
- USB Bluetooth Adapter
- Two chargers with four batteries
Dell Laptop for wearable social interaction assistant
The laptop is to be carried in a backpack that will assist the user in carrying out social interaction with other sighted counterparts.
Eye tracker
The Tobii eye tracker uses near infrared diodes to generate reflection patterns on the corneas of the user’s eyes. These reflection patterns, together with other visual information about the person are collected by image sensors. Sophisticated image processing algorithms in the software identify relevant features, including the eyes and the corneal reflection patterns.
Face Capture Laboratory
The Face Capture Platform allows the capture of face images of a sitting participant at a variety of pose and illumination angles, then useful for challenging face recognition algorithms.
Falcon
The Falcon is a gaming controller that provides haptic feedback, enabling users to feel 3D haptic objects and surfaces.
Flock of Birds motion-tracking system
The Ascension Flock of Birds motion-tracking system allows for spacial tracking of up to four objects simultaneously using magnetic fields, removing the need for line-of-sight. These have been used primarily with the CyberGloves for a number of experiments.
CUbiC has 5 "Bird" boxes (one required for each transmitter), several "Mid-Range Transmitters" (4 ft. range each), one Extended-Range Transmitter (increasing range to about 10' by 15'), and one Extended-Range Controller.
The ERT can be found in the Northeast corner of the room, under the blue-screening setup. Please do not move it unless authorized to do so to avoid recalibration issues! Four of the "Bird" boxes, the ERC, and three MRTs can be found on the Northeast table, likely connected to the CyberGloves. An additional "Bird" box is in the Ascension drawer along the West wall.
Glasses with camera on nose bridge
Color cameras on the nose bridge of a pair of glasses makes the camera almost invisible while allowing a user who is blind to use the video coming from the camera to do person recognition, facial expression recognition etc. The sepcifications of the camera are as follows: * 1/4 Color CCD Image Sensor * NTSC * 350 Resolution TV Lines * 0.5 LUX * 3.7 mm Built-In Lens * DC 12 Volt
Related Projects: Social Interaction Assistant
Mobile PC for RFID reader
700 Series Color mobile computer.
Related Projects: Visio-Haptic Perception
Mobile Robot Platform
A mobile robot platform from drrobot, which is equipped with a PTZ camera, ultrasonic and infrared sensors. The robot communicates with a server (PC/Laptop) through WiFi. For more details, please visit http://www.drrobot.com/products_item.asp?itemNumber=i90. This equipment is owned by Dr. Baoxin Li.
Related Projects: Cardiac Decision Support
Pan-Tilt Unit, Directed Perception
The Directed Perception PTU-46-17.5 Pan-Tilt Unit and PTU-D16 Pan-Tilt Controller are an industrial-grade pan-tilt mechanism designed for rapid, precise rotation and heavy loads. It is controlled via a serial port and RS-232 cable, or via a USB to serial adapter. The mount on top is a standard tripod mount (1/4" 20 count right-handed), so any camera can be mounted. The camera pictured is not part of the unit.
Specifications:
- Holds up to 6 lbs/2.72 kg
- Up to 300 deg/sec unloaded
- Resolution is 3.086 arc minutes/0.051428 degrees
- -47 to +31 deg tilt
- +/-159 deg pan
PHANTOM Haptic Desktop Device
The PHANTOM device, by SensAble technologies, is a haptic (touch-based) device that enables users to feel and manipulate 3D haptic objects and surfaces.
Proximity Sensors (Ultra-sound)
SparkFun Electronics
Related Projects: Interactive Shopping Environment (Interactive Retail Space)
RFID reader
IP4 portable RFID reader by Intermec.
RFID Reader (Active)
Texas Instruments, with battery pack
Related Projects: Interactive Shopping Environment (Interactive Retail Space)Sanyo PRO xtraX Multiverse Projector
The Sanyo PRO xtraX Multiverse Projector mounted to a board so it can be suspended from a ceiling.
Takes a standard 3-prong power cord. Has a handle for carrying and a remote control.
Sharp 3D Display
The Sharp 3D display is a standalone auto-stereoscopic display that can visualize stereoscopic images. It doesn't require users to wear any specific pair of glasses. It can also switch to 2D mode, which just like a normal display. This equipment is owned by Dr. Baoxin Li.
Related Projects: Cardiac Decision Support
Sony SNC-RZ30N
The Sony SNC-RZ30N camera is a local or network-controllable pan-tilt zoom camera capable of turning 340 degrees and tilting 115 degrees, along with 25x optical zoom. It can record or stream at up to 640x480 at 60 FPS, is fairly silent, and can also output analog video via a BNC connector.
These cameras were used for the original Reader and the original Remote Visual Explorer.
Attached are the user's guide, the C++ SDK guide, and the CGI/HTTP guide. HTTP/CGI is recommended for communicating with the camera, as it is easy to implement, understand, and works in any language.
STH-DCSG-VAR Variable Baseline Stereo Rig
Variable baseline stereo rig by Videre Design. This system is capable of realtime stereo analysis using SRI Small Vision System (SVS) software. Camera calibration is required before use.
Tactile Embosser
Cub Jr. Braille Embosser by ViewPlus is a compact tactile printer for instant high-resolution tactile graphics and braille printing. 30 Braille characters per second with paper size width 4" to 9.5". It works with PC 486 or higher with Windows® 98/ME/2000/XP operating system and compatible with Duxbury & Megadots & Braille hardware and Microsoft Office. The Tiger® Software Suite is bundled with the printer. More information can be found here: http://www.viewplus.com/products/braille-embossers/braille-printers/cubjr-embosser/specifications/. This equipment is owned by Dr. Baoxin Li.
Tactile TouchPad
VEO Touchpad by ViewPlus is a lightweight, touch-sensitive pad for reading tactile-audio images (connects through USB). It is a self-voicing tactile-audio system. Use IVEO like a drawing program to make tactile-audio diagrams, or convert existing files like maps and graphs to make them speak when touched on the IVEO Touchpad. More information can be found here: http://www.viewplus.com/products/touch-audio-learning/IVEO. This equipment is owned by Dr. Baoxin Li.
Visio-Haptic Object Database
A collection of RFID-tagged objects consisting of bowls, cups, glasses and objects made from legos.