SALENTO AVR 2019 provides an interactive and attractive forum for the cross fertilization of ideas, knowledge and scientific achievements. The conference solicits original contributions describing advancements of research and developments of Computer Graphics, Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality and is structured around the following five tracks:

Computer Graphics and Animation

Nowadays computer graphics is a central part of our lives, in movies, games, computer-aided design, virtual simulators, visualization and even imaging products and cameras. Computer graphics and interactivity play a central role in harnessing the users’ creativity, where stellar ideas blend with boundless artistry.

SALENTO AVR 2019 seeks original research papers in all areas of computer graphics. Topics of interest include, but are not limited, to the following areas:

    Physically Based Modelling
    Geometric Computing
    Shape and Surface Modelling
    Graphics Algorithms
    Web Based Graphics
    Computer Animation
    Perception of Computer Graphics and Animation
    Special Effects
    3D Visualization
    Visualization Systems
    Multimedia and Digital Media
    Image-Based Computer Graphics
    Rendering Techniques
    Volume Visualization
    Scientific Visualization
    Real-Time Graphics
    Graphics System Architectures
    Graphics Hardware and Hardware-Related Techniques (GPU)
    Hardware for Visualization
    Data Compression for Graphics
    Computer Graphics for Small/Large Displays
    Parallelism in Computer Graphics
    Graphic Toolkits
    Interaction and HCI
    Interfaces for Creating and Editing
    Animations
    Autonomous Characters, Group and Crowd Behaviour
    Cloud Networks for Multimedia Applications
    Applications

Augmented Reality

SALENTO AVR 2019 seeks original research papers in all areas of augmented reality. Topics of interest include, but are not limited, to the following areas:

    Mixed Reality
    Information Visualization using Augmented Reality Technologies
    Visualization Techniques for Augmented Reality
    Augmented Reality in Scientific Visualization
    Mobile Augmented Reality
    Augmented Reality-based Navigation and Information Systems
    Location-based and Recognition-based Augmented Reality
    Visual Aspects of Augmented Reality
    Perceptual Issues in Augmented Reality
    Psychological and Artistic Issues of Integrating Virtual Objects with Real World
    Collaborative Augmented Reality Environments
    Augmented Reality Applications in Medicine and Surgery
    Augmented Reality Applications in Cultural Heritage
    Augmented Reality Applications in Arts
    Augmented Reality Applications in Education
    Augmented Reality Applications in Military and Industry
    Spatial Augmented Reality

Virtual Reality

SALENTO AVR 2019 seeks original research papers in all areas of virtual reality. Topics of interest include, but are not limited, to the following areas:

    Artificial Reality
    Real-Time Rendering
    Collision detection in Virtual Reality
    3D Interaction for Virtual Reality
    Modelling and Simulation
    Virtual Humans and Artificial Life
    Virtual Reality Systems and Toolkits
    Collaborative Virtual Environments
    Tele-Collaboration
    Virtual Reality System Architecture
    Immersive Technologies, Systems and Devices
    Immersive Environments
    Interactive Intelligent Environments
    Educational Simulations
    Simulator Design and Validation
    Human Computer Interaction
    Presence and Cognition in a Virtual Environment
    Integration of Virtual Reality and Multimedia
    Multi-User and Distributed Virtual Reality
    Haptics, Audio, and Other non-Visual Interfaces
    Tracking and Sensing
    Virtual Humans and Avatars
    Navigation in Virtual Environments
    Virtual Laboratories and Tools
    Human Factors
    Interaction in Virtual Environments
    Hardware Devices for Virtual Reality
    Cloud-Based Virtual Reality
    Teleoperation and Telepresence
    Simulation-based Learning
    Simulation in Healthcare Education
    Virtual Reality Applications in Medicine and Surgery
    Virtual Reality Applications in Rehabilitation
    Virtual Reality Applications in Cultural Heritage
    Virtual Reality Applications in Arts
    Virtual Reality Applications in Education
    Virtual Reality Applications in Military and Industry

Games and Serious Games

SALENTO AVR 2019 seeks original research papers in all areas of games. Topics of interest include, but are not limited, to the following areas:

    Game design and development
    Development Tools in Gaming
    Development methodologies in Gaming
    Tools and Technologies in Gaming
    Usability and Playability
    Immersive Gaming and Edutainment
    Pervasive Gaming
    Ubiquitous Games
    Games for Mobile Platforms
    Technological Support for Collaborative Games
    Balance among Realism, Engagement, Learning and Entertainment
    Entertainment
    Game-Based Learning
    Multi-agent and Multi-strategy Games
    Realistic Games for Simulation and Training
    Serious Games
    Pedagogical Theories in Serious Games
    Methodologies and Principles for Serious Games User Assessment
    Advanced Human-Computer Interaction for Serious Games
    Serious games in Formal Education
    Educational Outcomes in Serious Games
    Verification of Learning Transfer in Serious Games
    Artificial Intelligence for Serious Games
    Serious Games in Health and Healthcare
    Serious Games in Public Health Education
    Serious Games in Rehabilitation

Human-Computer Interaction

SALENTO AVR 2019 seeks original research and applied papers in all areas of the human-computer interaction. Topics of interest include, but are not limited, to the following areas:

    marketing and HCI
    semiotics and HCI
    analysis and design methods
    human-centred and user-centred design
    HCI in education
    HCI methods and theories
    adaptive and personalized interfaces
    gesture and eye-gaze based interaction
    graphical user interface
    haptic user interface
    interaction design
    mobile HCI
    multimedia design
    multimodal interface
    natural user interfaces (NUI)
    non-verbal interfaces
    tangible and virtual user interfaces
    tools for HCI
    multimodal interaction