Posts Tagged ‘computer-generated images’
Virtual appearance matters to men
INDIANA U. (US)—In a recent study, men’s decisions were strongly affected by certain appearance aspects of computer-generated women, such as jerky movements, while women’s decisions were not. Continue…
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Earth & Environment - Oct 14, 2009 16:47 - 0 Comments
Uncanny replicas faze monkeys, too
PRINCETON (US)—Researchers have come up with a new twist on the mysterious visual phenomenon experienced by humans known as the “uncanny valley.” Monkeys also sense it. (more…)
Science & Technology - Sep 24, 2009 15:26 - 0 Comments
Chimp see, chimp do: Clues to empathy
EMORY (US)—Researchers have documented the first example of a chimpanzee empathizing with 3-D animation—in this case, a yawning ape. The findings could help in the design of animation therapy for children with autism. (more…)
Science & Technology - May 27, 2009 10:46 - 0 Comments
Computer reveals math’s inner beauty
These five objects were created by graphic artist Luc Benard with the 3D-XplorMath program developed by Richard Palais of UC Irvine. “True beauty can be found in mathematics,” Palais says.
