Two University of Hawaii at Manoa studentscreated a stunning simulation that willtake you to a galaxy far, far away. <\/p>\n
In honor of Star Wars40th anniversary,engineering graduate student Noel Kawanoand computer science student Ryan Theriot created Star Wars Squadron and Tatooine. <\/p>\n
Their project utilizes a hybrid visualization system that combines immersive virtual reality with ultra-high-resolution display walls.Stand inside, and you can wield a light saber or fly a starfighter through space. <\/p>\n
Because of this new system we decided to take advantage of its capabilities and make something really cool, Kawano said. <\/p>\n
The system itself, calledDestiny-class CyberCANOE(cyber-enabled Collaboration Analysis Navigation and Observation Environment), was created by UH computer and information sciences professor Jason Leigh. <\/p>\n
Leighs students were also heavily involved in the design and construction of the$250,000 state-of-the-art system,with investment and partnership from the National Science Foundation and the UH Academy for Creative Media System. <\/p>\n
Its the seventh and bestCyberCANOE Leigh has built in Hawaii over the past couple of years. <\/p>\n
The cylindrical CyberCANOE, which is 16 feet in diameter and stands eight feet high, allowsscientists and researchers to visualize data at resolutions that are 100-times better than commercial 3-D displays, for example, exploring outer space or probing microscopic elements within the human body. <\/p>\n
On Oct. 28, 2016 the National Science Foundation tweeted: At 256 million pixels, the CyberCANOE at @UHManoa is the highest resolution #VR display in the world. <\/p>\n
An open house in Augustwill allowthe public to view the system first-hand.Details have yet to be announced. <\/p>\n
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