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Conference Paper: “Design and Implementation of a Web-based Collaborative Authoring Tool for the Virtual Reality”

Nicola Capece
School of Engineering, University of Basilicata, Potenza, Italy
Ugo Erra
Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Economics, University of Basilicata, Potenza, Italy
Giuseppe Losasso
Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Economics, University of Basilicata, Potenza, Italy
Francesco D’Andria
Atos Research & Innovation, Spain

15th International Conference on Signal-Image Technology & Internet-Based Systems (SITIS) – Sorrento, Naples, Italy | November 26-29, 2019 

Abstract:

Recent advances in the field of Virtual Reality (VR) using Head Mounted Display (HMD) has presented a new medium for immersive experiences. Designing for this medium does have its challenges, and designers and developers must adopt new design processes and pipeline for creating and manipulating virtual spaces in VR. There have been several works of research within similar fields of 3D manipulation with an HMD, but recent technological strides demand new efforts to translate prior knowledge toward the development of new and innovative tools. In this paper, we propose the design and implementation of a web-based authoring tool that exploits VR technology in the creation of the virtual spaces using an immersive Collaborative Virtual Environment (CVE). The purpose is a multi-user collaboration platform for the web browser adaptable to a wide variety of cases and purposes and which allows multiple and dissimilar stakeholders to create and manipulate virtual spaces in collaboration, either recreate real-world scenes or construct new digital environments using their imagination.