EPSRC Funded Ph.D. Project Studentship 6455pounds pa+fees
3D Vision Research Group
University of Surrey
`Visual Capture of 3D Human Motion'
Supervisor: Dr. Adrian Hilton (EPSRC Advanced Research Fellow)
Applications are invited for an EPSRC funded Ph.D. Studentship to
investigate non-invasive techniques for capturing 3D motion of articulated
objects such as humans or animals. Motion capture of dynamic 3D objects is
of considerable interest for computer-generated films, interactive virtual
reality and advanced human-computer interfaces. Research will interface
with leading UK cgi, motion capture and broadcast companies.
Current motion capture systems are based on photo-reflective targets and
can only reconstruct the dynamics of sparse 3D points. This limits motion
capture to a skeletal level-of-detail and to subjects where target
placement is possible. Research will focus on non-invasive real-time
acquisition of human motion using model-based techniques. Results of this
research will be exploited in the ongoing collaborative development of an
interactive virtual studio for 3d broadcast production.
Research will be conducted in the Centre for Vision, Speech and Signal
Processing which is part of a top 5* rated School of Electronic
Engineering, Information Technology and Mathematics. The CVSSP is one of
the largest and best equipped UK groups in machine vision. 3D Vision
research is an active area within the CVSSP with an excellent record for
both innovative research and commercial exploitation. For further
information see http://www.ee.surrey.ac.uk/Research/VSSP/3DVision.
All candidates should be UK/EU nationals. The expected start date is
January 1999. Candidates should have a strong interest in developing advanced
vision based sensor technologies. Candidates should hold or expect to
obtain a first or upper second class degree in a numerate
discipline. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in one
or more of the following: computer vision, graphics, robotics and
computational geometry. Programming experience in C/C++/Java is also essential.
Informal enquiries should be directed towards Adrian Hilton
[log in to unmask] or (+44) 01483-300800x3026. Applications should be
made by sending your CV to by October 31st 1998:
Adrian Hilton
Centre for Vision, Speech and Signal Processing
School of Electronic Engineering, Information Technology and Mathematics
University of Surrey, Guildford, GU25XH, UK.
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