3D system developed to reconstruct crime scenes in courtrooms
DOI: 10.1063/PT.5.028553
Daily Mail : To help judges, lawyers, and jury members visualize the scene of a crime, a new system is being developed that makes use of immersive virtual reality techniques. Dubbed a forensic holodeck , after the environment simulator used in the Star Trek series, the system combines an Oculus Rift headset, optical tracker, and gaming software to put the user at the heart of the action. The prototype was tested by re-creating a shooting that took place in an internet café. Surveillance camera footage of the scene and laser scans of the surroundings were used to calculate the bullet trajectories in relation to the people in the room. Further refinements will be needed before such a system is ready for the courtroom.
