Andrew Trivett

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Andrew Trivett is a pioneering figure in the field of fiber optic sensing and spatial tracking, best known for his foundational work on high-precision, six-degree-of-freedom position and orientation sensors. His key research areas include optical curvature sensing, 3D shape reconstruction, and human-computer interaction. Trivett’s major contribution is the invention of SHAPE TAPE™, a thin, flexible array of fiber optic curvature sensors laminated onto a ribbon substrate. This innovative device can detect both bend and twist along its length, enabling the real-time construction of a three-dimensional computer model that captures the exact position and orientation of any point along the sensor. His seminal 1999 paper on this technology, which has accumulated over 57 citations, laid the groundwork for advanced motion capture, medical imaging, and robotics applications. By enabling spatially continuous tracking without external cameras or markers, Trivett’s work has had a lasting impact on interactive 3D modeling and wearable sensing technologies. His research remains a key reference for engineers and scientists developing next-generation shape-sensing systems.

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1. 1
   Spatially continuous six degree of freedom position and orientation sensor

   57 citations · 1999
2. 2
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   13 citations · 1999

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