Visual Computing & AI Research
Advancing the frontiers of computational imaging, AR/VR, and augmented intelligence
ABOUT US
Welcome to the Visual Computing and Augmented Intelligence Lab at UNC Chapel Hill. We've been around UNC Computer Science since 1978, with research such as Telepresence, Virtual Reality, Pixel-Planes, Head & Body Trackers, 3D Ultrasound Displays, Office of the Future, Being-There Centre (with ETH Zurich and NTU Singapore) — see past research.
Currently our team is dedicated to advancing research in computational imaging, visual perception, and AI-driven solutions. We collaborate across disciplines to develop pioneering technologies that shape the future of visual computing.
LATEST NEWS
Computational Imaging Breakthroughs
Latest advances in computational imaging techniques, pushing the boundaries of optical systems and image reconstruction algorithms.
Award-Winning Research
Recognition for outstanding contributions to visual computing and augmented intelligence research at top-tier conferences.
AR/VR Innovation
Pioneering augmented and virtual reality technologies for next-generation immersive experiences and applications.
AI-Driven Solutions
Advanced machine learning algorithms powering intelligent visual computing systems and automated analysis.
Nano-optics Research
Cutting-edge research in nano-scale optical structures and metamaterials for advanced photonic applications.
Research Collaboration
Interdisciplinary partnerships fostering innovation across visual computing, optics, and artificial intelligence domains.
RECENT PUBLICATIONS
Beating bandwidth limits for large aperture broadband nano-optics
Breakthrough in nano-optics, overcoming bandwidth limits for large aperture broadband metalenses with revolutionary optical designs.
DOF-GS: Adjustable Depth-of-Field 3D Gaussian Splatting
Novel 3D Gaussian Splatting technique for flexible depth-of-field control in computational photography applications.
Event fields: Capturing light fields at high speed, resolution, and dynamic range
Pioneering event-based light field capture for high-speed, high-resolution, and high-dynamic-range imaging systems.
Advanced Machine Learning Research
Cutting-edge machine learning algorithms for enhanced visual computing and intelligent systems.
Optical Computing Systems
Revolutionary optical computing architectures for next-generation visual processing systems.
AR/VR Innovation
Breakthrough augmented and virtual reality technologies for immersive experiences.