Disney Research Studios

The acoustic capabilities (i.e. microphone) and the fast processors of modern smartphones allow for the transmission of data to groups of such devices through the audio channel. We discuss an acoustic data transmission system for broadcast communication to a multitude of smartphones without the need of a radio access point.

In this paper, an optimal method for distributed collision avoidance among multiple non-holonomic robots is presented in theory and experiments.

This paper describes work on multi-robot pattern formation. Arbitrary target patterns are represented with an optimal robot deployment, using a method that is independent of the number of robots. Furthermore, the trajectories are visually appealing in the sense of being smooth, oscillation free, and showing fast convergence.

In this paper, a method for distributed reciprocal collision avoidance among multiple non-holonomic robots with bike kinematics is presented.

This paper describes a method for scene reconstruction of complex, detailed environments from 3D light fields. Densely sampled light fields in the order of 109 light rays allow us to capture the real world in unparalleled detail, but efficiently processing this amount of data to generate an equally detailed reconstruction represents a significant challenge to existing algorithms.

This project develops a passive stereo system for capturing the 3D geometry of a face in a single-shot with standard light sources.

We propose a passive, camera-based system that is robust against arbitrary motion since all data is acquired within the time period of a single exposure.

This paper addresses the problem of remapping the disparity range of stereoscopic images and video.

We present a novel, integrated system for content-aware video retargeting.