Medical Imaging

Visible Human Project

    There are few endeavors more noble than the preservation of life. Today, it can honestly be said that computer graphics plays an significant role in saving lives. The range of application spans from tools for teaching and diagnosis, all the way to treatment. Computer graphics is tool in medical applications rather than an a mere artifact. No cheating or tricks allowed.

    Vision-guided surgery at MIT's AI lab

    How medical applications influence computer graphics technology

      1. New data representations and modalities
      2. Drive issues of precision and correctness
      3. Focus on presentation and interpretation of data
      4. Construction of models from acquired data
Lecture 1   Slide 6   6.837 Fall '01