Learnable difference convolution and temporal feature supplementary module for near-infrared eye segmentation
August 2026
Near-infrared (NIR) eye image segmentation refers to a pixel-wise semantic segmentation technique for ocular images captured in close-range NIR imaging scenarios. Serving as a prerequisite for augmented...
Parametric plane detection from 3D point cloud via probabilistic clustering
August 2026
A plane is the most fundamental isotropic geometric shape commonly found in human-made environments. Plane detection serves as a bridge between low-level 3D raw data and high-level structural representations...
A semi-passive haptic device for viscosity display in virtual bone cement injection
August 2026
This paper introduces a novel semi-passive haptic device for viscosity display in virtual bone cement injection. This system-level design combines the inherent safety of a passive elastic element with...
Analytical solution for real-time simulation of membrane deformation
August 2026
Despite considerable efforts in simulating the behavior of soft tissues in the last decades, real-time modeling of soft tissue deformation remains a challenge. Current deformable models face several...
MeDeA: Decomposable attention for intrinsically interpretable ECG diagnosis
August 2026
Deep learning has achieved strong performance on electrocardiogram (ECG) classification, yet many high-performing models still provide limited class-specific interpretability. We present MeDeA (multi-disease...
Augmented reality-guided precision in mandibular reconstruction: Non-contact laser point cloud registration for simultaneous osteotomy and implantation
August 2026
Maxillofacial reconstruction often results in significant mandibular defects, necessitating precise surgical interventions. Traditional approaches suffer from lengthy preoperative preparations and substantial...
AgeStyle: Dynamic age-guided motion transfer in virtual reality
June 2026
Age significantly influences human motor patterns, yet existing virtual reality (VR) systems lack dynamic modelling of these variations. This paper introduces AgeStyle, a versatile framework that integrates...
3D tooth semi-closed hole-filling algorithm based on the moving least-squares method
June 2026
Large-area semi-closed holes on the lateral surfaces of tooth models can cause difficulties in subsequent orthodontic tasks, such as collision detection and finite element analysis, and may affect the...
Feed-forward 3D reconstruction with point-cloud representations: From DUSt3R to VGGT and beyond
June 2026
This survey reviews feed-forward, point-cloud 3D reconstruction methods from DUSt3R to VGGT and their recent variants. Here, feed-forward primarily refers to predicting dense geometry and, when applicable,...
Multi-process thermodynamic graph learning for 2D fluid simulation
June 2026
Solving partial differential equations (PDEs) for fluid simulation is computationally expensive, especially when dealing with complex geometries and high-resolution meshes. Recent advances in physics-informed...
Automatic accurate craniofacial reconstruction based on geodesic statistical model
June 2026
Craniofacial reconstruction aims to estimate a person’s facial appearance from the skull and has applications in forensic investigation, reconstructive surgery, archaeology, and anthropology. The skull...
Detecting early cognitive decline from saccades in natural ball game viewing
June 2026
Cognitive decline (CD) is a hallmark symptom of many neurodegenerative diseases, and in severe cases, it progresses to cognitive dysfunction and a loss of independent daily functioning. Eye movement...
Synchronizing virtual backgrounds with monocular camera motion: A novel panoramic framework for video conferencing
April 2026
We present a novel 360° panoramic video conferencing system that dynamically synchronizes virtual backgrounds with real-time camera motion, addressing the limitations of static backgrounds in conventional...
Adaptive regional segmentation and fitting-based building LOD reconstruction method
April 2026
Reconstructing accurate urban building models remains challenging because of large-scale variability and complex topologies. We introduce a practical multi-step framework that reconstructs a single...
From embodied AI to cobodied AI: Foundations and frontiers
April 2026
This paper presents a systematic review and technical revisit of recent developments in embodied AI. We comprehensively synthesize current dominant paradigms, representative architectures, and pivotal...
CleanSplat: curriculum structural Gaussian splatting for spot-free novel view synthesis
April 2026
3D Gaussian splatting (3DGS) has gained significant attention for its real-time, photorealistic rendering in novel view synthesis. However, its performance degrades severely when applied to real-world...
DG-4DGS: deformation-graph-constrained 4D Gaussian splatting for temporally stable dynamic rendering
April 2026
Accurately representing and rendering dynamic scenes over time remains a central challenge in neural rendering and computer graphics. Existing dynamic Gaussian-based methods often suffer from limited...
From architecture to evaluation: A comprehensive review of video generation techniques
April 2026
The rapid developments of artificial intelligence have significantly impacted daily life and content production modes. In the field of video generation, researchers are now exploring this emerging technique...
The role of digital twin technology in physiotherapy and rehabilitation practice
February 2026
Digital twin technology, that creates virtual replicas of physical entities using real-time data and simulation models, has emerged as a transformative innovation across multiple healthcare domains....
Enhanced CT-CBCT image registration for orthopedic surgery: Integrating rigid-elastic motion models
February 2026
Computed tomography (CT) and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) image registration play pivotal roles in computer-assisted navigation for orthopedic surgery. Traditional methods often apply uniform...
Botanical tree reconstruction from a single image via 3D GAN-based skeletonization
February 2026
3D botanical tree reconstruction from a single image plays a vital role in the field of computer graphics. However, accurately capturing the intricate branching patterns and detailed morphologies of...
Review of extrinsic parameter calibration of LiDAR and camera
February 2026
LiDAR and camera are two of the most common sensors used in the fields of robot perception, autonomous driving, augmented reality, and virtual reality, where these sensors are widely used to perform...
Enhancing SS-OCT 3D image reconstruction: A real-time system with stripe artifact suppression and GPU parallel acceleration
February 2026
Optical coherence tomography (OCT), particularly Swept-Source OCT, is widely employed in medical diagnostics and industrial inspections owing to its high-resolution imaging capabilities. However, Swept-Source...
Augmented reality surgical navigation: Clinical applications, key technologies, and future directions
February 2026
Surgical navigation has evolved significantly through advances in augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality, improving precision and safety across many clinical applications, including neurosurgery,...
Design and optimization of a haptic-feedback laparoscopic surgery simulator using particle swarm algorithm
December 2025
Compared with traditional open surgery, laparoscopic surgery significantly reduces bodily trauma, postoperative pain, and hospitalization duration. However, owing to the small size of incisions and...
