Group Resources
The core Transparent Telepresence Research Group researchers are located in a dedicated
and recently renovated 100 square metre laboratory. A wide range of powerful and up to
date PC based computing equipment is available. Most of this has been specified and built
by the researchers and can therefore be updated by them on an ongoing basis. Desktop,
laptop, sub-notepad, and special PC/104 based systems are all available. Three head mounted
displays are available, Virtual Reality V8, General Reality, and Virtual iO glasses.
Tracking systems used are Polhemus and IsoTrak. A Lake DSP sound system plus associated
audio equipment is used for our immersive 
sound research. Additionally a wide range
of cameras, motors, and electronic components are available for prototype construction.
Finally, of course, we have a number of complete stereo camera platform based telepresence
systems built and in operational condition. The total equipment value in the Group is
approximately £100,000. Our direct access to the DMEM machine shops and technicians is
also an important resource and is essential for the manufacture of much of our specially
designed equipment.
Indirect Resources
As a result of the collaboration with other groups and departments within the
University the Group has access to a wide variety of facilities and expertise. For example
the Virtual Environment Laboratory located within the Department of Architecture, The VR
Research Group located in the Department of Civil Engineering, and the Strathclyde
Compression Group located in the Department of Computer Science
