Novel Insights in Applied Computer Graphics, Game Technology, and AR/VR
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Computing and Artificial Intelligence".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2025 | Viewed by 56
Special Issue Editor
Interests: computer graphics; scientific visualisation; biomedical visualisation; game technology; virtual reality (VR); augmented reality (AR); human–computer interfaces (HCIs)
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue explores novel insights in applied computer graphics, game technology, and augmented/virtual reality (AR/VR); fields at the forefront of visual computing and digital media. Computer graphics creates realistic visual representations across a wide range of applications, from entertainment and design to training, visualisation, and advertising. Game technology shapes immersive, interactive experiences, pushing the boundaries of storytelling and engagement. AR/VR bridges the physical and digital realms, transforming how we perceive and interact with the world.
Together, these domains reshape technology and industry by pushing the boundaries of human experience and innovation and they enhance creativity and storytelling, enabling realistic simulations and immersive worlds. In industries like healthcare, education, and architecture, they transform processes—providing interactive training, increased engagement and motivation, virtual walkthroughs, and precise visualisations. Their role in entertainment continues to evolve, driving advancements in hardware and software, while influencing consumer expectations and global markets. Together, they redefine how we interact with and perceive the digital and physical realms.
By presenting novel research, this Special Issue addresses critical challenges, fosters innovation, and highlights the transformative potential of these technologies in shaping the future. The emphasis of this Special Issue is on innovative applications of computer graphics, game technology, and AR/VR, and new algorithms/implementations with real-world applications.
Research topics of interest include (but are not limited to):
- Real-time rendering;
- Non-photorealistic rendering;
- Novel techniques for 3D modelling and 3D content creation;
- Medical visualisation and virtual surgery;
- VR applications in education and healthcare;
- Gamified and game-based education and healthcare applications;
- Novel game technologies;
- Serious games;
- Architectural visualisation and digital twin technology;
- Cinematic special effects;
- Artistic expression through digital media;
- Artificial intelligence for computer graphics;
- Artificial intelligence for games;
- Procedural content generation;
- Haptic feedback and immersive controls;
- Game accessibility innovations;
- VR for cultural, environmental, and social science;
- Social interactions in VR;
- HCI research in computer graphics, games, and AR/VR;
- Applied cognitive science research for games and AR/VR.
Dr. Burkhard Wünsche
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- AR/VR
- computer graphics
- haptic feedback
- immersive controls
- game technologies
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