Papers
2009
Gizmo & Wiiview: Tangible User Interfaces Enabling Architectural Presentations
- Where: ACADIA 2009 | | 2009
- Abstract
Widespread use by 3D designers of simple digital modeling applications such as Google's SketchUp may displace the use of physical models in design. However, the difficulties often faced by non-experts in the ad hoc navigation of digital models during design reviews have not been eliminated. Keyboards and mice are clumsy navigational devices and difficult to share in a collaborative setting.
This work explores the combination of new, inexpensive interface hardware technologies with a popular 3D modeler in order to create a viable surrogate for physical models. Two architectural model navigation and presentation interfaces were developed, one based on an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) circuit board ('Gizmo'), and one that used a Wii Remote Controller ('WiiView'). Both were interfaced with the popular architectural modeling program SketchUp. Anecdotal responses and preliminary user testing results are presented. - Authors: Randolph Fritz, Chih-Pin Hsiao, Brian R Johnson
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- Related Projects: Gizmo, WiiView