EV199 DEVELOPING THE POST-GRADUATE CERTIFICATE COURSE IN NEUROMODULATION AND PAIN MANAGEMENT (PGCERT) – UNIVERSITY ACCREDITATION IN NEUROMODULATION

Neuromodulation Technology at the Neural Interface · 2026-01-01

RF010 LONG-TERM OUTCOMES WITH A FLEXIBLE CLOSED-LOOP SPINAL CORD STIMULATION SYSTEM

Neuromodulation Technology at the Neural Interface · 2026-01-01

EV0043 THE OPINION OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS ABOUT A PROPOSED EUROPEAN REGISTRY OF NEUROMODULATION FOR CHRONIC PAIN: AN ONLINE SURVEY

Neuromodulation Technology at the Neural Interface · 2026-01-01

RF008 SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS OF CONVENTIONAL MEDICAL MANAGEMENT IN A PATIENT POPULATION WITH REFRACTORY CHRONIC PAIN SUITABLE TO RECEIVE A SPINAL CORD STIMULATION SYSTEM

Neuromodulation Technology at the Neural Interface · 2026-01-01

EV0036 ELEVATE: EVIDENCE FOR LONG TERM, ENDURING REAL-WORLD EFFECTIVENESS FOR 10 KHZ SPINAL CORD STIMULATION IN AN AUSTRALIAN COHORT

Neuromodulation Technology at the Neural Interface · 2026-01-01

Shared cartoon style in CG animation to maximize empathy

Punctum International Journal of Semiotics · 2024-01-01

Major animation studios have found a way to enhance audience empathy through a more expressive character aesthetic, surpassing mere appeal. This new benchmark, the Pixar Peak, exists just before Uncanny Valley, where computer- generated (CG) animation can evoke a similar level of empathy as real humans. The shared expressive character aesthetics become apparent when comparing characters from various major studios. However, emotional connection with these characters is influenced by more than just their appearance. Factors such as character performance, cinematic techniques, and intricately designed 3D environments play a significant role. In recent releases, combining photorealistically rendered settings and stylized characters bolsters audience connection. The Pixar Peak is, therefore, not solely about character design but also about the interaction range of animation choices. This article examines the spectrum of character design, from iconic to realistic. It argues that the trend toward realistic environments, alongside cinematic choices and character performances, is essential in achieving the Pixar Peak. It will demonstrate how CG animation can enhance empathy for characters in two significant ways. First, we perceive these animated figures as representations of ideas; they are not just characters we observe but ones we can relate to and embody. Second, the realistic, immersive environments resemble our world, implying that these emotionally resonant characters exist within a familiar context.

6 Word Novel Narrative Timeline

2021

• Computer Science
• Natural Language Processing
• Linguistics

Kinetic Typography - Documentary Quote

2020

• Art
• Linguistics
• Visual arts

Tracing the Development of a Haptically-enhanced Simulation for Teaching Phase Change

2016-10-12

This paper traces the research-design-develop-test cycle of a haptically-enhanced science simulation designed to teach upper-elementary students core ideas about matter, phase change, and the role of intermolecular forces. We describe our focus group work, usability testing, and small-scale pilot testing. We also detail the technical work behind the creation of our simulation. Our project combines Unity® (a popular cross-platform game engine and integrated development environment) with the Novint Falcon® haptic force-feedback device to reach beyond typical teaching methods in today's classrooms. Most of the opportunities to learn during elementary school science take place at the visible concrete (macro) scale, side-stepping the underlying invisible (micro) scale mechanisms. We share our efforts to pinpoint the cognitive influence of haptic force-feedback and present a novel framework that assesses learners' agility moving between macroscale and microscale representations, along with their mechanistic thinking.

ASPECT

2014-10-19

Traditional classroom methods of teaching concepts relating to buoyancy (sinking and floating) to elementary students are often ineffective. Incorporating haptic force-feedback controllers may help to improve traditional teaching methods. ASPECT: Sinking and Floating, targets student misconceptions via an interactive playable simulation. In addition to targeting misconceptions, ASPECT: Sinking and Floating also uses a Novint Falcon (http://www.novint.com/index.php/novintfalcon) haptic force-feedback controller to enable direct feeling of forces. This paper presents our design process and initial findings.