The CAT - Control Action Table
Martin Hachet- Potioc
The CAT is a 6 DOF freestanding input device designed for interaction with 3D data displayed on large screens. The CAT has been developed to favor easy and fast interaction for collective applications.
The CAT can be purchased at Immersion
With the CAT, the rotations (cyclic) are directly controlled by an isotonic sensing mode while the translations (infinite) are controlled by an isometric sensing mode. This allows the users to manipulate 3D objects directly and easily, and to freely navigate in wide virtual environments. Moreover, a tablet that is fixed on the tabletop can be used for accurate 2D interaction techniques or for the control of the system, while keeping immersed in 3D environments.
Images
The story of the CAT
The CAT in action
Navigation in a virtual city
Manipulation of a 3D model
Related publications
The CAT for Efficient 2D and 3D Interaction as an Alternative to Mouse Adaptations
Proceedings of Virtual Reality Software and Technology, (VRST 2003), page 205--212 - 2003
BEST PAPER - Repirse session SIGGRAPH 2004
The Interaction Table - a New Input Device Designed for Interaction in Immersive Large Display Environments
Proceedings of Eighth Eurographics Workshop on Virtual Environments, (EGVE 2002), page 189--196 - 2002
Innovative 6DOF Devices for Desktop Configurations
Proceedings of Virtual Concept - 2006
The CAT - When Mice are not Enough
Proceedings of IEEE VR 2004 Workshop: Beyond Glove and Wand Based Interaction, page 66--69 - mar 2004
Camera Viewpoint Control with the Interaction Table
Proceedings of Virtual Reality International Conference (VRIC 2003), page 41--47 - 2003