In-person tele-presence through hybrid camera networks

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This project aims to develop novel theories and algorithms for live capturing of accurate dense 3D models of moving subjects based on hybrid camera networks. The latter consist of a mix of static external red, green, blue plus depth (RGB-D) cameras and a dynamic head-mounted regular camera. The scientific novelties will be dense, non-rigid, and collaborative structure-from-motion theories that maximise the exploitation of such hybrid information, for instance by utilising exact head-pose information. The outcome is a working prototype producing live full-body animations, thus leveraging new applications in the Information Technology industry. Highly strategically relevant examples are given by 3D tele-presence, enhanced tele-operation, robotics, and intelligent transportation systems.