Tag Archives: 3DUI

VR interfaces versus traditional interfaces

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Takala

VR tools for 3D asset creation and scene management purposes are emerging in greater numbers than ever before, encouraged by the growing use of VR technology. The adoption rate of these VR tools is an indirect indicator of VR interfaces’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Virtual Reality | Tagged 3D asset creation, 3D modeling, 3D user interface, 3DUI, scene management, Unity, Unreal, Virtual Reality, VR editing tools, VR editor, VR interface, VR interfaces, VR tools | 2 Comments

Controlling Blender with PS Move: Winner of best low-cost solution in 3DUI 2013 contest

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Takala

A new version of RUIS for Processing has just become available! I used this version to create an immersive user interface for 3D modeling in Blender with stereo 3D, PlayStation Move controllers, and head-tracking (with PS Move or Kinect). Check … Continue reading →

Posted in RUIS | Tagged 3DUI, 3DUI2013, Blender, Florida, Google Glass, Kinect, Oculus Rift, PlayStation Move, Processing, RUIS, Virtual Reality, VR2013 | Leave a comment

RUIS for Unity released!

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Takala

It’s out! Get RUIS for Unity from the download page. RUIS (Reality-based User Interface System) gives hobbyists and seasoned developers an easy access to the state-of-the-art interaction devices, so they can bring their innovations into the field of virtual reality … Continue reading →

Posted in RUIS | Tagged 3D manipulation, 3D selection, 3DUI, gestural interaction, hobbyist, Kinect, Move.me, multi-display, PlayStation Move, RUIS, Unity, Virtual Reality | 2 Comments

Upcoming RUIS for Unity and a new VR course

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Takala

We’ve been working hard since summer to port RUIS to Unity, and we are close with the first release! A strong maybe on this January with regards to the release schedule 🙂 Below is a screenshot of our test scene … Continue reading →

Posted in RUIS, Teaching | Tagged 3D manipulation, 3DUI, Kinect, Leap Motion, Move.me, Oculus Rift, PlayStation Move, Processing, RUIS, Unity, Virtual Reality, Wiimote | Leave a comment

RUIS is released, try it now!

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Takala

(Updated again 4th of March: See new video. And yet again on 2nd of May for version 0.89) We just have released RUIS version 0.81 0.86 0.89, which is a major update since our last update in May 2011! Download … Continue reading →

Posted in RUIS | Tagged 3D manipulation, 3D selection, 3DUI, Aalto University, California, Department of Media Technology, head tracking, keystone correction, Kinect, Move.me, multi-display, physical simulation, PlayStation Move, RUIS, stereoview, Virtual Reality, VR2012, Wiimote | Leave a comment

Lets make 3DUI development easier

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Takala

Creating 3DUIs that use Kinect, Wiimotes etc. can be tricky with getting the hardware and software to work, and then coding the actual interaction. I created the following survey to map problems in 3D user interface development: https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEhzeXRZdE9IQ1BhNWx2QzdQUmdBVHc6MQ If you … Continue reading →

Posted in RUIS | Tagged 3DUI, developer, hobbyist, Kinect, Move, Move.me, RUIS, survey, Wiimote | 2 Comments

RUIS in Singapore!

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Takala

We are participating in 3D user interface Grand Contest that is part of Virtual Reality 2011 Conference, this year organized in Singapore. Our contest entry is a 3D puzzle application, built with RUIS. See its demonstration video below: A list … Continue reading →

Posted in RUIS | Tagged 3DUI, Aalto University, Contest, RUIS, Singapore, Virtual Reality, VR2011 | Leave a comment