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VRVis Open House showcases top-level visual computing research

Visual computing for a sustainable future: At an open house on May 7, 2024, VRVis showed the public what top Austrian research looks like and what new solutions are being developed in the fields of simulation, artificial intelligence and virtual reality.

A VRVis employee stands at reception and smiles in a friendly manner.
Welcome to the Vienna COMET Center VRVis!
VRVis researcher Silvana Rauer-Zechmeister points to a large screen on which a flood simulation can be seen.
VRVis researcher Silvana Rauer-Zechmeister presents HORA 3D, a globally unique online tool for climate communication: people across Austria can check the flood risk for their home via a free website.
A man wears VR goggles and stands in the middle of a room, with a large projection in the background showing what the man sees in virtual reality.
An open day at VRVis always offers virtual reality applications to try out, such as this planning application for the cultural sector, which enables virtual stage planning for every theater's most valuable resource - the stage space.
Researcher Johanna Schmidt points to a screen on which an urban heat region is visualized.
The demonstration by the ClimaSens team showed how visual analytics and simulation support urban climate change adaptation. The COMET module ClimaSens started in 2024.
VRVis researcher Attila Szabo sits in front of a computer and presents a project while several people look on.
VRVis researcher Attila Szabo presents various projects that deal with the three-dimensional reconstruction of real objects and areas.
Several VRVis researchers smile friendly into the camera.
Researchers from the Biomedical Image Informatics team presented current projects in the field of neuroscience.
VRVis researcher Sophia Ulonska standing and presenting the neuroscientific application BrainTrawler.
VRVis researcher Sophia Ulonska demonstrates the BrainTrawler, an integrative analysis system for complex brain networks.
VRVis researcher Chris Traxler points to a screen on which the surface of Mars can be seen.
Space exploration from Vienna: Chris Traxler showed the guests the 3D reconstructed surface of Mars.
Katja Bühler and Gerd Hesina sit at a table and look friendly into the camera.
Katja Bühler (Scientific Director of VRVis) and Gerd Hesina (Managing Director of VRVis) were available to the guests for discussions and exchanges.
VRVis researcher Jürgen Waser points to a computer screen on which a simulation of a heavy rain scenario can be seen.
VRVis simulation expert Jürgen Waser presented to the guests how climate change adaptation relies on simulation and visualization. The VRVis heavy rainfall simulation combines these two steps in one tool and makes it much easier to plan protective measures.
A lecture room, several people are listening and looking at a screen where a VRVis lecture is being projected.
Researchers from the Biomedical Image Informatics team reported on how artificial intelligence is strengthening image processing in several presentations.
A man wears VR glasses, people stand in the background and talk.
Tunnel monitoring also works digitally: immerisve tunnel monitoring in virtual reality allowed guests at the VRVis Open House to measure a high-resolution laser scan of the Perjen Tunnel.
A close-up of a buffet.
After the demonstrations, the guests had the opportunity to enjoy a buffet.
A guest at the VRVis Open House eats and chats with other guests.
Engaging in conversation: the exchange between industry, science and the public is an important aspect of successful research. There was plenty of opportunity for networking at the VRVis Open House 2024.
A VRVis employee stands at reception and smiles in a friendly manner.
VRVis researcher Silvana Rauer-Zechmeister points to a large screen on which a flood simulation can be seen.
A man wears VR goggles and stands in the middle of a room, with a large projection in the background showing what the man sees in virtual reality.
Researcher Johanna Schmidt points to a screen on which an urban heat region is visualized.
VRVis researcher Attila Szabo sits in front of a computer and presents a project while several people look on.
Several VRVis researchers smile friendly into the camera.
VRVis researcher Sophia Ulonska standing and presenting the neuroscientific application BrainTrawler.
VRVis researcher Chris Traxler points to a screen on which the surface of Mars can be seen.
Katja Bühler and Gerd Hesina sit at a table and look friendly into the camera.
VRVis researcher Jürgen Waser points to a computer screen on which a simulation of a heavy rain scenario can be seen.
A lecture room, several people are listening and looking at a screen where a VRVis lecture is being projected.
A man wears VR glasses, people stand in the background and talk.
A close-up of a buffet.
A guest at the VRVis Open House eats and chats with other guests.

Hands-on research: That was the motto of the open house event that took place at VRVis on May 7, 2024. VRVis invited interested members of the public to experience the latest visual computing technologies at an open day. In 13 demos, the VRVis research team demonstrated the versatility of local science as well as concrete solutions for a sustainable future. After all, visual computing is a key technology for sustainable, human-oriented transformation. The 70 guests were able to see for themselves how VRVis is actively driving this innovation boost in various demonstrations.

The VRVis researchers presented the latest projects and solutions that are being researched and developed together with partners from industry and science. These ranged from visual analytics in the service of hydropower, solutions for climate communication in flood prevention, inclusive works of art or virtual reality applications for planning, to virtual exploration of the surface of Mars or visual computing in neuroscience.

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Vienna, May 8, 2024

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