UW researchers have developed a deep learning method that can animate any flowing material, including waterfalls, smoke or clouds.


UW researchers have developed a deep learning method that can animate any flowing material, including waterfalls, smoke or clouds.

UW researchers have figured out how to take a person from a 2D photo or a work of art and make them run, walk or jump out of the frame. The system also allows users to view the animation in three dimensions using augmented reality tools.

The UW Reality Lab is launching with $6 million from Facebook, Google, and Huawei to accelerate innovation in augmented and virtual reality and educate the next generation of researchers and practitioners.