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VR Entertainment – 1992

Posted on November 28, 2022 by tompayne

While not directly related to any of the work I was associated with in the 1990’s, this is a fascinating look back at the state of the art in 1992…and the industry’s predictions for the future. I do believe Bob … Continue reading →

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In Search of…

Posted on November 24, 2022 by tompayne

I remember these demos/applications but have yet to find examples. Gemini Technologies (GVS, OpenGVS) demos Sense8 (WTK, WorldUp)

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SpaceRocks

Posted on November 24, 2022 by tompayne

SpaceRocks was my personal project. It was a way for me to learn WorldToolKit and morphed into a useful demo that showcased many WTK features. As new features were added, like DirectX support or specialized sound, I would incorporate them … Continue reading →

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Mars Pathfinder

Posted on November 24, 2022 by tompayne

At Siggraph97 (August 3-8, 1997 in LA), along with the Cave of Lascaux exhibit, Sense8 also debuted an experience base on data from NASA’s Mars Pathfinder mission. In the CAVE, visitors were able to step foot on the red planet … Continue reading →

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Caterpillar Success Story

Posted on November 20, 2022 by tompayne

Caterpillar, Inc.Wheel Loader Design Assessment was developed through an industry/university/government partnership to help American industry advance in the use of computational science and engineering methods. This application helps Caterpillar engineers to evaluate new design parameters for wheel loaders in a … Continue reading →

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NTT CyberCampus Success Story

Posted on November 20, 2022 by tompayne

NTT Software Corp.Yokohama City, JapanCyberCampus joins people by providing a common virtual space in which multiple users can meet together. Each user can move freely in the virtual space, interacting with other participants and the environment. Video and audio capabilities … Continue reading →

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Airbus Success Story

Posted on November 20, 2022 by tompayne

Airbus IndustrieVirtoolsSenlis, FranceThe virtual interior of a future generation of Airbus aircraft was created by Virtools for Airbus Industrie, Europe’s largest aircraft manufacturer. After walking through the departure hall of a virtual airport, the participant can board and visit the … Continue reading →

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Pangea interview

Posted on November 20, 2022 by tompayne

While researching the internet for Sense8 and WTK references, I came a cross some 1997 press coverage of our Pangea product, a networking/multi user extension to WorldToolKit. I have to say, I totally forgot that branding (I remember it as … Continue reading →

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George Rickey Kinetic Sculpture

Posted on November 15, 2022 by tompayne

When I was at university (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute), there was a controversial sculpture on campus. Some people hated it, but many engineers found it amazing to watch the huge aluminum slabs sway gently in the breeze. The sculpture disappeared from … Continue reading →

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The Caves of Lascaux

Posted on November 14, 2022 by tompayne

The Caves of Lascaux…or simply LASCAUX…was not so much a WTK demo as it was a prominent art exhibit developed, in part, with the Sense8 libraries. It was the brain child of Benjamin Britton, then an associate professor at the … Continue reading →

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