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Eurographics Gold Medal for Markus Gross
- DisneyResearch|Studios
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- Visual computing
- Faculty
- Human-computer interaction
- Computer Graphics Laboratory
- Institute of Visual Computing
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Professor Markus Gross receives the Eurographics Medal 2024 for his outstanding research contributions, for his contributions to bridging industry and academia and for his leadership in the field at large. Big congratulations!
Programme highlights of the Informatiktage 2024: avatars, bots and cybercrime
- Artificial intelligence
- Spotlight
- ETH AI Center
- DisneyResearch|Studios
- Cryptography
- Security
- Event
- ABZ - Center for Computer Science and Education
- Initiatives
- Virtual and augmented reality
- Front – Spotlight
![Ausstellungsstand an den Informatiktagen](/news-and-events/spotlights/infk-news-channel/2024/02/informatiktage-2024/_jcr_content/pageimages/imageSmall.imageformat.contentteaser.1974774343.jpg)
The seventh edition of the Informatiktage will take place from 18 to 23 March 2024. The Department of Computer Science and the IT Services of ETH Zurich are once again participating as partners this year. The carefully curated programme offers something for everyone – from curious beginners to experienced experts.
How AI technology from ETH animates the fire creatures in the latest Pixar movie
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- Artificial intelligence
- DisneyResearch|Studios
- Machine learning
- Visual computing
- Front – Spotlight
- Computer Graphics Laboratory
![(Image: ETH Zurich / Simulation and Animation Group)](/news-and-events/spotlights/infk-news-channel/2023/06/disney-elemental/_jcr_content/pageimages/imageSmall.imageformat.contentteaser.1197515653.jpg)
An AI-based 3D simulation technology developed in the Computer Graphics Lab of Professor Barbara Solenthaler brings life to the characters of Elemental, the latest animated film from Walt Disney Studios and Pixar Animation Studio. The movie was just released in Swiss cinemas.
Markus Gross appointed member of the National Academy of Science and Engineering
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- Computer Graphics Laboratory
- Institute of Visual Computing
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![Markus Gross acatech](/news-and-events/spotlights/infk-news-channel/2021/12/acatechgross/_jcr_content/pageimages/imageSmall.imageformat.contentteaser.1118429020.jpg)
Professor Markus Gross, head of the Computer Graphics Laboratory at ETH Zurich and Vice President of Research for The Walt Disney Studios, has been appointed a member of acatech.
Chat to “Digital Einstein”
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- Game Technology Center (GTC)
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- Computer Graphics Laboratory
- Institute of Visual Computing
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![Digital Einstein in conversation with ETH President Joël Mesot](/news-and-events/spotlights/infk-news-channel/2021/10/chat-to-digital-einstein/_jcr_content/pageimages/imageSmall.imageformat.contentteaser.595054077.png)
From October 20, a digital avatar of ETH Zurich's most famous alumnus will take up residence in ETH’s Campus Info Hönggerberg for a week. Make sure to stop by and chat to "Digital Einstein", who was developed by D-INFK Spin-off Animatico and the Computer Graphics Laboratory.
2021 SCA Early Career Researcher Award for Vinicius Azevedo
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- Computer Graphics Laboratory
- Institute of Visual Computing
- Centres
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Vinicius Azevedo, research scientist at DisneyResearch|Studios in Zurich, was honoured with the 2021 SCA Early Career Researcher Award. Congratulations!
Markus Gross receives 2021 Steven Anson Coons Award
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- Format
- Research Groups
- Computer Graphics Laboratory
- Institute of Visual Computing
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![Prof. Markus Gross](/news-and-events/spotlights/infk-news-channel/2021/06/markus-gross-steven-anson-coons/_jcr_content/pageimages/imageSmall.imageformat.contentteaser.1356064205.jpg)
Professor Markus Gross, head of the Computer Graphics Laboratory at ETH Zurich and Vice President of Research for The Walt Disney Studios, has received the prestigious Steven Anson Coons Award for Outstanding Creative Contributions to Computer Graphics.
Hollywood honours Markus Gross
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![Prof. Markus Gross](/news-and-events/spotlights/infk-news-channel/2020/07/markus-gross-academy/_jcr_content/pageimages/imageSmall.imageformat.contentteaser.2122386703.jpg)
Professor Markus Gross has been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for his technical contributions to filmmaking.
Seeing each other in times of Covid
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- DisneyResearch|Studios
- News und highlights
- Visual computing
- Front – Spotlight
- Animation
- Computer Graphics Laboratory
- Institute of Visual Computing
- Research
- Centres
Communicating with photorealistic avatars: Prof. Markus Gross, an expert in the field of visual data processing, explains how telepresence could improve teleconferencing in the near future.
Bob Sumner named one of the AR Software Development Leaders of 2018
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![Prof. Robert Sumner](/news-and-events/spotlights/infk-news-channel/2019/04/bob-sumner-ar-software-development-leader/_jcr_content/pageimages/imageSmall.imageformat.contentteaser.1816280548.jpg)
Bob Sumner, associate director at Disney Research Zurich and D-INFK adjunct professor, is driving innovation of augmented reality technology.
An Oscar for Medusa
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- Computer Graphics Laboratory
- Institute of Visual Computing
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![Bernd Bickel, Thabo Beeler, Derek Bradley and Markus Gross (from left) are presenting their award certificate to the press.](/news-and-events/spotlights/infk-news-channel/2019/02/oscar-for-medusa/_jcr_content/pageimages/imageSmall.imageformat.contentteaser.1888743130.jpg)
Researchers from D-INFK and Disney Research had the honour of receiving a Sci-Tech Oscar in Hollywood for their capture system, Medusa.
Second Tech Oscar for ETH Computer Science Department and Disney Research
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- Computer Graphics Laboratory
- Institute of Visual Computing
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Professor Markus Gross, Thabo Beeler, Derek Bradley and Bernd Bickel will be honored for the design and engineering of the Medusa Performance Capture System.
Zurich's dream technicians
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- Institute of Visual Computing
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![Prof. Bob Sumner and Prof. Markus Gross pose with Disney characters. Image: Marcello Engi / fotomax.ch](/news-and-events/spotlights/infk-news-channel/2018/09/zurichs-dream-technicians/_jcr_content/pageimages/imageSmall.imageformat.contentteaser.2032441054.jpg)
For the past decade, computer graphics specialists like Prof. M. Gross and Prof. B. Sumner have been conducting research on behalf of The Walt Disney Company.
Zurich meets Hong Kong
- Event
- DisneyResearch|Studios
- Game Technology Center (GTC)
![Zurich meets Hong Kong logo](/news-and-events/spotlights/infk-news-channel/2017/10/zurich-meets-hong-kong/_jcr_content/pageimages/imageSmall.imageformat.contentteaser.518133961.jpg)
Celebrating art and culture, science and technology, ETH Zurich stages three events as part of the festival. Prof. Bob Sumner talks about a novel concept of augmented creativity.
Animation made easy
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- DisneyResearch|Studios
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- News und highlights
- Front – Spotlight
- Animation
- Computer Graphics Laboratory
- Institute of Visual Computing
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![The blue "MoCurves" allow the users to adjust the movements of the feet very precisely.](/news-and-events/spotlights/infk-news-channel/2017/08/animation-made-easy/_jcr_content/pageimages/imageSmall.imageformat.contentteaser.1283221056.png)
Researchers from ETH Zurich and Disney Research have developed a software that makes it easier to animate characters in the entertainment industry. In the future, the software could also allow inexperienced users to design compelling motion cycles.
Game technology inspires creativity
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- DisneyResearch|Studios
- Game Technology Center (GTC)
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- Animation
- Virtual and augmented reality
- Computer Graphics Laboratory
- Institute of Visual Computing
- Centres
![Characters dran on paper come to life as 3D figures](/news-and-events/spotlights/infk-news-channel/2017/03/gtc-disney/_jcr_content/pageimages/imageSmall.imageformat.contentteaser.1116463078.jpg)
Reminding us of the intrinsic need for play, ETH Zurich researchers in game technology collaborate with Disney Research Zurich to provide novel digital technologies to enhance traditional experiences in a new realm called, "augmented creativity".
Replication of coloured 3D models simplified
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- Interactive Geometry Lab
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- Visual computing
- Front – Spotlight
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![Replica of a mask](/news-and-events/spotlights/infk-news-channel/2016/05/3d-colour-models/_jcr_content/pageimages/imageSmall.imageformat.contentteaser.287457942.jpg)
Researchers at ETH Zurich and Disney Research Zurich have developed a new technique called Computational Thermoforming. It enables them to manufacture plastic replicas of digital 3D models, in which the shape and colour are reproduced in detail. This technique extends the range of digital fabrication methods and represents an efficient and cost-effective alternative to colour 3D printing.
ETH researchers print wild robotic beings
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- Robotics and drones
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- News und highlights
- Front – Spotlight
- Computer Graphics Laboratory
- Institute of Visual Computing
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![A creature robot designed with the new software](/news-and-events/spotlights/infk-news-channel/2016/04/robotic-creatures/_jcr_content/pageimages/imageSmall.imageformat.contentteaser.1738314749.jpg)
Researchers at ETH Zurich, Disney Research Zurich, and Carnegie Mellon University have developed a software tool that empowers average users to design custom robotic creatures and their movements.
New ETH hub for computer games
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- DisneyResearch|Studios
- Game Technology Center (GTC)
- Algorithms
- Centers and cooperations
- Front – Spotlight
- Virtual and augmented reality
- Research
- Centres
![Screenshot of one of the computer games developed by Master’s students at ETH Zurich.](/news-and-events/spotlights/infk-news-channel/2015/05/game-technology-center/_jcr_content/pageimages/imageSmall.imageformat.contentteaser.1042044940.jpg)
ETH Zurich’s new Game Technology Center in the Department of Computer Science will pool Swiss know-how in the development of computer games. This was announced on Wednesday as part of the final presentation of the Game Programming Laboratory.
Festival "Zurich meets New York": maximize value from relationships
- Event
- Computer Vision and Geometry Group
- DisneyResearch|Studios
- Computer Graphics Laboratory
- Institute of Visual Computing
- Centres
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New York is the perfect vantage point from which to build dreams, bridge cultures, and advance global citizenship. The festival, a joint project of Switzerland’s Consulate General, the city of Zurich, ETH and the University of Zurich, provides a significant opportunity to strike roots as deep as to yield such potent energy. During eight days, the event will showcase local artistic creations and scientific discoveries, and discuss their impact on American culture.
Karl Heinz Beckurts Award for computer graphics pioneer
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- Computer Graphics Laboratory
- Institute of Visual Computing
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Prof. Markus Gross will receive the Karl Heinz Beckurts Award 2013. The award, endowed with 30,000 Euros, will be presented on Monday, December 9, at 5:45 p.m. in the ballroom of the Rotes Rathaus in Berlin. With this award, the Karl Heinz Beckurts Foundation honors one of the world's leading scientists in the field of visual computing and computer animation. (German)
Oscar-worthy smoke signals
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- Visual computing
- Animation
- Computer Graphics Laboratory
- Institute of Visual Computing
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![Smoke simulation (Photo: T. Kim / Cornell Univ.)](/news-and-events/spotlights/infk-news-channel/2013/01/gross-tech-oscar/_jcr_content/pageimages/imageSmall.imageformat.contentteaser.1436695272.jpg)
Top honour for ETH-Zurich professor and Disney director Markus Gross: he is to receive a “Tech Oscar” from the Academy of Motion and Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) along with three other computer scientists for a procedure they developed which leading special effects studios now use to simulate smoke and explosions in Hollywood films.