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263-5702-00L 2 Credits MSC , WBZ D-HEST , D-MAVT , D-INFK , D-PHYS , D-ITET
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Seminar on Digital Humans

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Markus Gross, Prof. Dr. Barbara Solenthaler, Prof. Dr. Olga Sorkine Hornung, Prof. Dr. Siyu Tang, Dr. Rafael Wampfler
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:30:14

Abstract

This seminar covers advanced topic in digital humans with a focus on the latest research results. Topics include estimating human pose and motion from images, human motion synthesis, learning-based human avatar creation, learning neural implicit representations for humans, modeling, animations, artificial intelligence for digital characters, and others. A collection of research papers is selected.

Objective

The goal is to get an overview of actual research topics in the field of digital humans and to improve presentation and critical analysis skills.

Content

This seminar covers advanced topics in digital humans including both seminal research papers as well as the latest research results. A collection of research papers are selected covering topics such as estimating human pose and motion from images, human motion synthesis, learning-based human avatar creation, learning neural implicit representations for humans, modeling, animations, artificial intelligence for digital characters, and others. Each student presents one paper to the class and leads a discussion about the paper. All students read the papers and participate in the discussion.

Resources

Literature

Individual research papers are selected each term. See https://vlg.inf.ethz.ch/ , https://igl.ethz.ch/ , and http://graphics.ethz.ch/ for example papers.

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC , WBZ
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Registration & Places

Max Places
24
Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Seminar on Digital Humans
  • Thu 16:15-18:00 (HG E 22)
2 h weekly

Offered In