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Computer & electronics hardware

Aaron Hertzmann

Combines machine learning and graphics to capture the motion of actors, dancers, and athletes -- and to generate realistic animations for films and video games.
Year Honored
2004
Organization
Assistant professor, University of Toronto
Region
Global

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