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Dan Andersen is a Researcher at Facebook Reality Labs in Redmond, WA, specializing in augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) applications. He earned his Ph.D. from Purdue University, where he worked under Dr. Voicu Popescu at the CGVLab, focusing on AR interfaces for surgical telementoring and 3D scene acquisition.
His research spans
- Augmented reality for surgical guidance
- 3D image-based modeling
- Ergonomics-aware AR interface design
- Photogrammetric reconstruction
- Medical training technologies
Recent publications highlight advancements in wearable AR devices, distributed sensing, and ergonomics-optimized interfaces. His work integrates AR into surgical coaching, 3D scene modeling, and real-time guidance systems, emphasizing reduced cognitive load and improved task accuracy.
Dan's projects include the System for Telementoring with Augmented Reality (STAR), which enhances surgical confidence via AR head-mounted displays, and tools for hand-held 3D acquisition. Collaborators include researchers from Purdue University, Indiana University School of Medicine, and Facebook Reality Labs.
