3D Display and Capture of Humans for Live-Virtual Training
This grant funds research to create 3D displays of virtual humans for live training, along with technology to capture body and weapon posture.
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Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: May 1, 2025 (Next deadline)
Funding Amounts: Base stipend approximately $67,000/year plus $3,000 travel allowance; supplements based on experience; typical tenure 2-3 years.
Summary: Supports postdoctoral and senior researchers conducting research on 3D display and sensing technologies for mixed/augmented reality live-virtual training, including virtual human display and body/weapon posture capture.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and non-U.S. citizens; relocation and health insurance benefits included; requires contacting a research adviser prior to applying.
Description
This fellowship opportunity at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) supports research, development, and evaluation in 3D display and sensing technologies aimed primarily at mixed/augmented reality-based live-virtual training. The research focuses on two main components:
- Creating physically present virtual humans in 3D without the need for head-mounted displays (HMDs) or special glasses.
- Developing hybrid global/body-relative and cooperative estimation methods for full kinematic body and weapon posture, enabling support for multiple individuals interacting closely during training exercises in both kinetic and non-kinetic scenarios.
The research is organized at the NPS MOVES Institute and involves understanding training domains such as tactical cultural awareness, urban warfighting (indoor/outdoor), ship and submarine fire drills, and conducting user studies on virtual 3D human modalities, usability, sense of presence, and subjective acceptance.
This multi-institution effort aims to advance virtual training simulations with broader applications in virtual reality, human factors, and game-based systems.
