Soft-Tissue Simulation for Computational Planning of Orthognathic Surgery.

Simulation technologies offer interesting opportunities for computer planning of orthognathic surgery. However, the methods used to date require tedious set up of simulation meshes based on patient imaging data, and they rely on complex simulation models that require long computations. In this work, we propose a modeling and simulation methodology that addresses model set up and runtime simulation in a holistic manner.

Path Routing Optimization for STM Ultrasound Rendering.

Ultrasound transducer arrays are capable of producing tactile sensations on the hand, promising hands-free haptic interaction for virtual environments. However, controlling such an array with respect to reproducing a desired perceived interaction remains a challenging problem. In this article, we approach this problem as a dynamic mapping of virtual interactions to existing control metaphors of ultrasound devices, namely, the modulation of focal point positions and intensities over time, a method known as Spatiotemporal Modulation (STM).