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Chris Chiu:
"Penta G - A Game Engine for Real-Time Rendering Research";
Supervisor: M. Wimmer; Institut für Computergraphik und Algorithmen, TU Wien, 2008; final examination: 2008-06-10.

Scientifc research often necessitates the usage of middleware for proof-of-concept implementations. In computer graphics, rendering engines are a type of middleware used for such a purpose. For real-time rendering, however, rendering engines often do not provide all functionality that is required, as in real-time, a certain degree of user interactivity aside from graphics is necessary, or can be the center of research. Furthermore, some modern research also explores interactivity with non-visual perceptual channels such as audio. Full game engines provide that functionality, however most state-of- the-art game engines are only available through expensive or exclusive licenses, or are completely unavailable for scientifc research.

This thesis presents the design, implementation and adaptation process of a state-of-the-art game engine that was tailored specifcally for research purposes. This game engine includes all the necessary components to build real-time-interactive computer graphics applications and has been used in several research projects such as the EU GameTools Project and the EU Crossmod Project.

http://publik.tuwien.ac.at/files/PubDat_168320.pdf

Project Head Michael Wimmer:
EU Game Tools