This paper explores how the Socratic method, implemented in an AI-chatbot, can be used to stimulate citizens’ critical thinking, and consequently fight disinformation. In the Horizon Europe project TITAN, we are scrutinizing this opportunity. A prototype ...

Acquiring depth data has become easily achievable with advancements in depth sensing and depth estimation technologies. As a result, obtaining a depth stream to describe the topology of a corresponding video stream has been considerably simplified. ...

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into creative domains is increasing, presenting both challenges and opportunities. In screenwriting, personal artistic expression is a fundamental aspect of the creator’s identity and work. The current use ...

Text input in MR(Mixed Reality) provides options for users to model in details instead of just placing objects, however, 3D modeling with text input costs computation and takes time. To overcome this hurdle, we let the text-image model judge 3D layout of ...

We present a virtual reality (VR) experience designed to raise awareness towards the impact of low-vision conditions on social interactions for patients. Specifically, we look at age-related macular degeneration (AMD) that results in the loss of central ...

Stereoscopic 360° panoramas are a popular modality for creating cinematic virtual reality experiences. However, media in this format are typically static entities that consumers passively view. This is because objects visible in the scene, and camera ...

This paper presents the resources utilized for and gathered from a subjective QoE experiment conducted with 45 participants who watched 360° videos processed with offline alignment edits. The aim of these edits is to redirect the assumed field of view to ...

In the current media landscape, understanding the framing of information is crucial for critical consumption and informed decision making. Framing analysis is a valuable tool for identifying the underlying perspectives used to present information, and ...