Disney Research Studios

We present an interactive method for computing optimal nonlinear temporal video alignments of an arbitrary number of videos.

We present an algorithm to generate designs for spinning objects by optimizing rotational dynamics properties.

We present a design system for linkage-based characters, combining form and function in an aesthetically-pleasing manner.

We propose an interactive, optimization-in-the-loop tool for designing inflatable structures.

In this paper, we present the first method for *stylized* hair capture, a technique to reconstruct an individual’s actual hair-style in a manner suitable for physical reproduction.

We propose an interactive design system for rapid crafting of planar mechanical characters.

In this project, we develop the first automatic face stabilization method that achieves professional-quality results on large sets of facial expressions.

Wireless communication offers access to information even to users living in areas where little to no access to affordable communication channels is available. Delay Tolerant Networks (DTNs) enable content distribution in such areas, using mobility of devices and avoiding the need for traditional network infrastructure. In DTNs, data is passed from mobile device to mobile device, whenever possible, in an intelligent way.

Mobile technology is already playing an important role in the economic and social empowerment of rural communities in developing regions. However, rural areas often suffer from slow and unreliable network infrastructures. This limits access to content and services that may promote economic development. Focusing on under-served areas in rural developing regions, we aim to explore how ICT systems for collective intelligence can be used to foster economic and social empowerment of rural communities.