Immersive projection and motion tracking can be used to visualize and explore scientific datasets. In this demo, move and turn the rigid body marker cluster to move and turn the virtual three-dimensional model of a chemical compound.
To create this demo, I modified the JavaScript code of this Web-based molecule viewer demo so that motion-tracking, rather than the mouse, controlled the position and rotation of the virtual object. The first compound seen is ethanol and the second is salt.
On the right of the frame, you can see the illuminated LED ring lights of two of the Vicon cameras.
This video was filmed during Fall 2021 in the lab’s temporary basement home. I filmed this demo with less light so as to not wash out the rear projection image. The new Immersive Stories Lab will have an overhead lighting grid so we can better light the performers.