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We study the problem of evacuation planning for natural disasters, focusing on wildfire evacuations. By creating pre-planned evacuation routes that can be updated based on real-time data, we provide an easily adjustable approach to…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2025-07-10 Steffen Borgwardt , Nicholas Crawford , Drew Horton , Angela Morrison , Emily Speakman

Wildfires pose a significant threat to ecosystems, wildlife, and human communities, leading to habitat destruction, pollutant emissions, and biodiversity loss. Accurate wildfire risk prediction is crucial for mitigating these impacts and…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2025-06-17 Zhengsen Xu , Jonathan Li , Sibo Cheng , Xue Rui , Yu Zhao , Hongjie He , Haiyan Guan , Aryan Sharma , Matthew Erxleben , Ryan Chang , Linlin Xu

We present an investigation of game-like simulations for physics teaching. We report on the effectiveness of the interactive simulation "Real Time Relativity" for learning special relativity. We argue that the simulation not only enhances…

Physics Education · Physics 2010-08-19 C. M. Savage , D. McGrath , T. J. McIntyre , M. Wegener , M. Williamson

Climate change is expected to aggravate wildfire activity through the exacerbation of fire weather. Improving our capabilities to anticipate wildfires on a global scale is of uttermost importance for mitigating their negative effects. In…

Robotics simulation has been an integral part of research and development in the robotics area. The simulation eliminates the possibility of harm to sensors, motors, and the physical structure of a real robot by enabling robotics…

Augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) are technologies of great potential due to the engaging and enriching experiences they are capable of providing. Their use is rapidly increasing in diverse fields such as…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2020-08-31 Jason Rambach , Gergana Lilligreen , Alexander Schäfer , Ramya Bankanal , Alexander Wiebel , Didier Stricker

Facing the severe global dementia problem, an exploration was conducted adopting the technology of virtual reality (VR). This report lays a technical foundation for further research project "Early Detection of Dementia Using Testing Tools…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2020-01-22 Yiming Zhong , Yuan Tian , Mira Park , Soonja Yeom

Autonomous vehicles are increasingly introduced into our lives. Yet, people's misunderstanding and mistrust have become the major obstacles to the use of these technologies. In response to this problem, proper work must be done to increase…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2023-02-20 Zhijie Qiao , Xiatao Sun , Helen Loeb , Rahul Mangharam

Objective. Evaluate the feasibility of Virtual Reality (VR) wayfinding training with aging adults, and examine the impact of the training on wayfinding performance. Design. Design involved wayfinding tasks in a study with three groups:…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2024-07-18 Tong Bill Xu , Armin Mostafavi , Walter R. Boot , Sara Czaja , Saleh Kalantari

Meditation, or mindfulness, is widely used to improve mental health. With the emergence of Virtual Reality technology, many studies have provided evidence that meditation with VR can bring health benefits. However, to our knowledge, there…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2022-09-30 Xian Wang , Xiaoyu Mo , Mingming Fan , Lik-Hang Lee , Bertram E. Shi , Pan Hui

This position paper explores the possibilities and challenges of using Virtual Reality (VR) in remote user studies. Highlighting the immersive nature of VR, the paper identifies key vulnerabilities, including varying technical proficiency,…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2024-04-30 Viktorija Paneva , Florian Alt

Despite extensive use in related domains, Virtual Reality (VR) for generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) has received little previous attention. We report upon a VR environment created for the Oculus Rift and Unreal Engine 4 (UE4) to…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2019-03-05 James Lewis , Benedikte Rorstad

This study investigates the potential of virtual reality (VR) for enhancing sales skills training using a Cave Automatic Virtual Environment (CAVE). VR technology enables users to practice interpersonal and negotiation skills in controlled,…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2025-10-17 Francesco Vona , Michael Stern , Navid Ashrafi , Julia Schorlemmer , Jessica Stemann , Jan-Niklas Voigt-Antons

The growing demand for accessible therapeutic options has led to the exploration of Virtual Reality (VR) as a platform for forest bathing, which aims to reduce stress and improve cognitive functions. This paper brings together findings from…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2024-11-12 Francisco R. Ortega , Victoria Interrante , Sara Lotemplio , Rachel Masters , Jalynn Nicoly , Zahra Borhani , Deana Davalos , Daniel Zielasko

Manufacturing is using Virtual Reality tools to enhance the product life cycle. Their definitions are still in flux and it is necessary to define their connections. Thus, firstly, we will introduce more closely some definitions where we…

Robotics · Computer Science 2007-07-25 Fouad Bennis , Damien Chablat , Philippe Dépincé

The rapid development of virtual reality technology has increased its availability and, consequently, increased the number of its possible applications. The interest in the new medium has grown due to the entertainment industry (games, VR…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2021-01-06 Grzegorz Pochwatko , Barbara Karpowicz , Anna Chrzanowska , Wiesław Kopeć

The virtual reality (VR) provides us a three-dimensional, immersive, and fully interactive visualization environment. To make the best use of the VR's potential in scientific visualization, a VR visualization software named VFIVE has been…

Geophysics · Physics 2007-05-23 Akira Kageyama , Nobuaki Ohno

Computer based models describing pedestrian behavior in an emergency evacuation play a vital role in the development of active strategies that minimize the evacuation time when a closed area must be evacuated. The reference model has a…

Other Computer Science · Computer Science 2014-01-22 Pablo Cristian Tissera , Alicia Castro , A. Marcela Printista , Emilio Luque

Virtual reality is the way of the future. The use of virtual reality is expanding over time across all sectors, from the entertainment industry to the military and space. VREd is a similar concept where a virtual reality-based classroom is…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2023-04-24 Ratun Rahman , Md Rafid Islam

Although distance learning presents a number of interesting educational advantages as compared to in-person instruction, it is not without its downsides. We first assess the educational challenges presented by distance learning as a whole…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2023-03-29 Elizabeth Childs , Ferzam Mohammad , Logan Stevens , Hugo Burbelo , Amanuel Awoke , Nicholas Rewkowski , Dinesh Manocha
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