Motion Frameworks for Physical Expression

The intern will be porting and extending a tool for detecting and classifying qualities of human movement which is then subsequently fed to a realtime generative visualization system as part of an artistic process. The classification scheme is based on Laban Effort qualities. The system uses accelerometers and a neural network to recognize and differentiate qualities of movement by a performer. The system opens new possibilities in creating expressive characters for gaming, creating an interactive system for realtime dance performance, and recognizing qualities of movement in everyday movement.

Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Lyn Bartram

Student:

Diego Maranan

Partner:

Schiphorst Consulting

Discipline:

Engineering - computer / electrical

Sector:

Nanotechnologies

University:

Simon Fraser University