Message from the Editor-in-Chief and from the Associate Editor-in-Chief

Area of Science:

• Computer Graphics
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Virtual Reality
• Augmented Reality

Background:

• This November 2017 issue of IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics (TVCG) presents a curated selection of research.
• The papers were originally accepted at the IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality (ISMAR) in 2017.

Discussion:

• The selected papers cover a range of topics within mixed and augmented reality.
• This collection highlights cutting-edge research presented at ISMAR 2017.

Key Insights:

• The issue showcases advancements in visualization and computer graphics.
• Selected ISMAR 2017 papers offer insights into the state-of-the-art in mixed and augmented reality.

Outlook:

• This compilation serves as a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in the field.
• Future research directions in visualization, mixed reality, and augmented reality can be inferred from these selected works.