Shape grammars play an important role in a new generation of tools for the analysis and
design of products. In this work we present a general tool named Shape Grammar …

3D immersive virtual worlds, such as Second Life, have been the focus of substantial
attention from tertiary educators in recent years and the potential for the use of such …

We are increasingly seeing computer systems which are expected to function without
operator intervention. This is perhaps acceptable for running computer networks or traffic …

Automating a factory where robots are involved is neither trivial nor cheap. Engineering the
factory automation process in such a way that return of interest is maximized and risk for …

Given that SmartGrids focus on the demand-side and are predicated on consumer
participation, we propose an innovative user-infrastructure interface for SmartGrids, in which …

Lately, serious games are a useful tool to learn how humans interact with each other and
their environment. The best serious games are simulations that have the appearance of a …

Demand-side management of electricity generation and supply requires increased attention
to be paid to user engagement and active participation. However, the use of Smart Meters as …

The development of and accessibility to rich virtual environments, both for recreation and
training activities leads to the use of intelligent agents to control avatars (and other entities) …

Usually people make a visual representation of what they read. This is a fact inherent to their
nature. Many efforts have been done in the last years to try to find a direct method to …

Due to the increase in collaborative work and the decentralization of processes in many
domains, there is an expanding demand for large-scale, flexible and adaptive software …