Project description DEENESFRITPL A multimodal display floating in space We currently use numerous touch and touchless interaction-based applications, but they lack physical feedback and the overall physicality of the experience. However, this is about to change with the EU-funded Levitate project. Its objective is to develop the first physical interface system that will revolutionise user experience. The project will employ parametric audio to modulate the sound waves generated by levitating atoms, enabling users to control the audible sound produced. Additionally, projecting visuals onto these atoms will provide an extra layer of sensory stimulation, resulting in a uniquely engaging experience for viewers. Levitate’s prototype will pave the way for virtual interactions that closely resemble real-life interactions, where visual projection onto objects creates a rich multimodal display floating in space. Show the project objective Hide the project objective Objective "This project will be the first to create, prototype and evaluate a radically new human-computer interaction paradigm thatempowers the unadorned user to reach into levitating matter, see it, feel it, manipulate it and hear it. Our users can interactwith the system in a walk-up-and-use manner without any user instrumentation.As we are moving away from keyboards and mice to touch and touchless interactions, ironically, the main limit is the lack ofany physicality and co-located feedback. In this project, we propose a highly novel vision of bringing the physical interface tothe user in mid-air. In our vision, the computer can control the existence, form, and appearance of complex levitating objectscomposed of ""levitating atoms"". Users can reach into the levitating matter, feel it, manipulate it, and hear how they deform itwith all feedback originating from the levitating object's position in mid-air, as it would with objects in real life. This willcompletely change how people use technology as it will be the first time that they can interact with technology in the sameway they would with real objects in their natural environment.We will draw on our understanding of acoustics to implement all of the components in a radically new approach. In particular,we will draw on ultrasound beam-forming and manipulation techniques to create acoustic forces that can levitate particlesand to provide directional audio cues. By using a phased array of ultrasound transducers, the team will create levitatingobjects that can be individually controlled and at the same time create tactile feedback when the user manipulates theselevitating objects. We will then demonstrate that the levitating atoms can each become sound sources through the use ofparametric audio with our ultrasound array serving as the carrier of the audible sound. We will visually project onto the objects to create a rich multimodal display floating in space." Fields of science natural sciencescomputer and information sciencessoftwarenatural sciencesbiological sciencesbiochemistrybiomoleculesproteinsengineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringinformation engineeringtelecommunicationsmobile phonesnatural sciencesphysical sciencesacousticsultrasound Keywords Ultrasonic haptics multimodal interaction multisensory displays Programme(s) H2020-EU.1.2. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Future and Emerging Technologies (FET) Main Programme H2020-EU.1.2.1. - FET Open Topic(s) FETOPEN-01-2016-2017 - FET-Open research and innovation actions Call for proposal H2020-FETOPEN-2016-2017 See other projects for this call Sub call H2020-FETOPEN-1-2016-2017 Funding Scheme RIA - Research and Innovation action Coordinator UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW Net EU contribution € 703 993,88 Address University avenue G12 8QQ Glasgow United Kingdom See on map Region Scotland West Central Scotland Glasgow City Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 Participants (6) Sort alphabetically Sort by Net EU contribution Expand all Collapse all CHALMERS TEKNISKA HOGSKOLA AB Sweden Net EU contribution € 527 250,36 Address - 412 96 Goteborg See on map Region Södra Sverige Västsverige Västra Götalands län Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 AARHUS UNIVERSITET Participation ended Denmark Net EU contribution € 83 213,73 Address Nordre ringgade 1 8000 Aarhus c See on map Region Danmark Midtjylland Østjylland Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 THE UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX Participation ended United Kingdom Net EU contribution € 547 782,50 Address Sussex house falmer BN1 9RH Brighton See on map Region South East (England) Surrey, East and West Sussex Brighton and Hove Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 ULTRALEAP LIMITED United Kingdom Net EU contribution € 509 557,79 Address West wing 1 glass wharf BS2 0EL Bristol See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region South West (England) Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area Bristol, City of Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 UNIVERSITAT BAYREUTH Germany Net EU contribution € 513 244,59 Address Universitatsstrasse 30 95447 Bayreuth See on map Region Bayern Oberfranken Bayreuth, Kreisfreie Stadt Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON United Kingdom Net EU contribution € 114 827,15 Address Gower street WC1E 6BT London See on map Region London Inner London — West Camden and City of London Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00