Enhanced Realism in Animal Fur Simulation for Digital Conservation: A Physically-Based Rendering and Augmented Reality Approach
The rising popularity of ecotourism on the Tibetan Plateau has intensified the tension between wildlife conservation and economic development. Conventional wildlife displays often fail to achieve high-fidelity, non-invasive representations of animal morphology and typically lack immersive, interacti...
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| description | The rising popularity of ecotourism on the Tibetan Plateau has intensified the tension between wildlife conservation and economic development. Conventional wildlife displays often fail to achieve high-fidelity, non-invasive representations of animal morphology and typically lack immersive, interactive features, limiting public engagement in ecological protection. To address these limitations, this study presents a fur simulation algorithm based on the Texture Procedural Overlay Technique (TPOT), integrated with Augmented Reality (AR) technology, focusing on the endangered white-lipped deer in the Sanjiangyuan region. The proposed TPOT-based algorithm enhances the visual realism of fur through multi-layered procedural texturing and physical property fusion. Combined with an AR-driven interactive framework, it seamlessly integrates high-resolution 3D models into real-world environments, significantly improving user immersion and engagement. Comparative experiments demonstrate that the approach surpasses traditional static display fidelity and animation rendering efficiency methods. User feedback further validates its effectiveness for scientific research and environmental education. This work introduces an innovative technological solution for wildlife conservation on the Tibetan Plateau and provides a practical reference for applying digital technologies in ecotourism. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e41e17dd6d5b4dacb9d0f45cf0e9efba2025-07-25T13:13:03ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172025-07-011514804910.3390/app15148049Enhanced Realism in Animal Fur Simulation for Digital Conservation: A Physically-Based Rendering and Augmented Reality ApproachXuewei Xu0Chuanqian Tang1Xiaodan Zhang2Zhiqiang Liu3School of Computer Technology and Applications, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, ChinaSchool of Computer Technology and Applications, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, ChinaSchool of Computer Technology and Applications, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, ChinaSchool of Computer Technology and Applications, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, ChinaThe rising popularity of ecotourism on the Tibetan Plateau has intensified the tension between wildlife conservation and economic development. Conventional wildlife displays often fail to achieve high-fidelity, non-invasive representations of animal morphology and typically lack immersive, interactive features, limiting public engagement in ecological protection. To address these limitations, this study presents a fur simulation algorithm based on the Texture Procedural Overlay Technique (TPOT), integrated with Augmented Reality (AR) technology, focusing on the endangered white-lipped deer in the Sanjiangyuan region. The proposed TPOT-based algorithm enhances the visual realism of fur through multi-layered procedural texturing and physical property fusion. Combined with an AR-driven interactive framework, it seamlessly integrates high-resolution 3D models into real-world environments, significantly improving user immersion and engagement. Comparative experiments demonstrate that the approach surpasses traditional static display fidelity and animation rendering efficiency methods. User feedback further validates its effectiveness for scientific research and environmental education. This work introduces an innovative technological solution for wildlife conservation on the Tibetan Plateau and provides a practical reference for applying digital technologies in ecotourism.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/14/8049animal digitizationanimal fursimulation algorithmaugmented realityTexture Procedural Overlay Technique |
| spellingShingle | Xuewei Xu Chuanqian Tang Xiaodan Zhang Zhiqiang Liu Enhanced Realism in Animal Fur Simulation for Digital Conservation: A Physically-Based Rendering and Augmented Reality Approach Applied Sciences animal digitization animal fur simulation algorithm augmented reality Texture Procedural Overlay Technique |
| title | Enhanced Realism in Animal Fur Simulation for Digital Conservation: A Physically-Based Rendering and Augmented Reality Approach |
| title_full | Enhanced Realism in Animal Fur Simulation for Digital Conservation: A Physically-Based Rendering and Augmented Reality Approach |
| title_fullStr | Enhanced Realism in Animal Fur Simulation for Digital Conservation: A Physically-Based Rendering and Augmented Reality Approach |
| title_full_unstemmed | Enhanced Realism in Animal Fur Simulation for Digital Conservation: A Physically-Based Rendering and Augmented Reality Approach |
| title_short | Enhanced Realism in Animal Fur Simulation for Digital Conservation: A Physically-Based Rendering and Augmented Reality Approach |
| title_sort | enhanced realism in animal fur simulation for digital conservation a physically based rendering and augmented reality approach |
| topic | animal digitization animal fur simulation algorithm augmented reality Texture Procedural Overlay Technique |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/14/8049 |
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