We have developed micro-vibromotors that can drive these structures to high precision. Work is currently under way to fabricate a full bar-code reader on a chip. The goal is to develop the science base and a spectrum of tools for fast, realistic, and direct interaction between humans and 3D content. The key research components include image acquisition, modeling, rendering, display, and applications. The impact of the research results will be far-reaching, with direct applications for 3D cameras and displays, robotics, artificial intelligence, manufacturing, and medicine.
Optoelectronic devices are the key components in both image acquisition and display.
This concept promises an ultra-high bandwidth completely reconfigurable optical switching network. In-building wireless coverage presents particular challenges because of complex radio environments. This program involves studies of fiber-optic network architectures, combining radio and optical aspects of the network, to accomplish maximum coverage and traffic capacity with minimum hardware. We are performing experimental and theoretical research on several fronts, including receiver optical systems, characterization of multipath infrared channels, and modulation and coding techniques. Advances in nanometer fabrication of diffractive and reflective optics, as well as high brightness, partially coherent sources of radiation, have presented opportunities in the application of optical techniques at very short wavelengths.