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Stanisław Knapiński

Publications and source records attributed to Stanisław Knapiński.

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arXiv2026

Towards an End-to-End System for 3D Tracking of Physical Objects in Virtual Immersive Environments

This work aims to establish an end-to-end system for tracking of physical 3D objects for virtual reality (VR) applications. We focus on training applications requiring real-time tracking of the position of small physical objects and their reflection in VR space. Out goal is to perform object tracking in a "plug and play" manner, without using complex systems with quite large tracking devices or manually implementing object tracking. We therefore propose a system for object tracking via fiducial markers alongside a software harness, to enable fast and efficient designation of objects to be tracked and data streaming solution for end-use applications. The system utilizes AruCo, AprilTag and an original Colored Control Points based fiducial system. It allows for easy tag detection and use of object position data, which are crucial for immersive training environments based on VR and eXtended Reality (XR). We evaluate various tag sizes, detection distances, and different camera devices against the theoretical limits. In effect, we create a complete solution for implementing marker-based, real-to-virtual object position mapping for various applications.

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arXiv2025

Archiverse: an Approach for Immersive Cultural Heritage

Digital technologies and tools have transformed the way we can study cultural heritage and the way we can recreate it digitally. Techniques such as laser scanning, photogrammetry, and a variety of Mixed Reality solutions have enabled researchers to examine cultural objects and artifacts more precisely and from new perspectives. In this part of the panel, we explore how Virtual Reality (VR) and eXtended Reality (XR) can serve as tools to recreate and visualize the remains of historical cultural heritage and experience it in simulations of its original complexity, which means immersive and interactive. Visualization of material culture exemplified by archaeological sites and architecture can be particularly useful when only ruins or archaeological remains survive. However, these advancements also bring significant challenges, especially in the area of transdisciplinary cooperation between specialists from many, often distant, fields, and the dissemination of virtual immersive environments among both professionals and the general public.

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arXiv2025

Building Trustworthy Cognitive Monitoring for Safety-Critical Human Tasks: A Phased Methodological Approach

Operators performing high-stakes, safety-critical tasks - such as air traffic controllers, surgeons, or mission control personnel - must maintain exceptional cognitive performance under variable and often stressful conditions. This paper presents a phased methodological approach to building cognitive monitoring systems for such environments. By integrating insights from human factors research, simulation-based training, sensor technologies, and fundamental psychological principles, the proposed framework supports real-time performance assessment with minimum intrusion. The approach begins with simplified simulations and evolves towards operational contexts. Key challenges addressed include variability in workload, the effects of fatigue and stress, thus the need for adaptive monitoring for early warning support mechanisms. The methodology aims to improve situational awareness, reduce human error, and support decision-making without undermining operator autonomy. Ultimately, the work contributes to the development of resilient and transparent systems in domains where human performance is critical to safety.

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arXiv2024

Human Factors in Space Exploration: Opportunities for International and Interdisciplinary Collaboration

As humanity pushes the boundaries of space exploration, human factors research becomes more important. Human factors encompass a broad spectrum of psychological, physiological, and ergonomic factors that affect human performance, well-being, and safety in the unique and challenging space environment. This panel explores the multifaceted field of human factors in space exploration and highlights the opportunities that lie in fostering international and interdisciplinary cooperation. This exploration delves into the current state of research on human factors in space missions, addressing the physiological and psychological challenges astronauts face during long space flights. It emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, combining knowledge from fields such as psychology, medicine, engineering, and design to address the complex interaction of factors affecting human performance and adaptation to the space environment

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arXiv2024

Preserving Tangible and Intangible Cultural Heritage: the Cases of Volterra and Atari

At first glance, the ruins of the Roman Theatre in the Italian town of Volterra have little in common with cassette tapes containing Atari games. One is certainly considered an important historical landmark, while the consensus on the importance of the other is partial at best. Still, both are remnants of times vastly different from the present and are at risk of oblivion. Unearthed architectural structures are exposed to the elements just as the deteriorating signals stored on magnetic tapes. However, the rate of deterioration is much faster with the magnetic media, as their life expectancy is counted in decades, whereas the Roman Theater, which is already in ruin, measures its lifespan in centuries. Hence, both would benefit from some form of digital preservation and reconstruction. In this panel, we discuss how to sustainably preserve tangible and intangible cultural artifacts for future generations.

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