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Embodied interface for levitation and navigation in a 3D large space

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M. Perusquía-Hernández,

K. SuzukiAuthors Info & Claims

AH '17: Proceedings of the 8th Augmented Human International Conference

Article No.: 4, Pages 1 - 9

https://doi.org/10.1145/3041164.3041173

Published: 16 March 2017 Publication History

Abstract

We propose an embodied interface that allows both physical and virtual displacement within an Immersive Virtual Environment (IVE). It consists of a modular wearable used to control a mechanical motion base from which a user is suspended. The motion base is able to navigate in 3D through seven wires whose length is adjusted via a parallel link manipulator. Furthermore, an IMU-based body posture detection enables users to "fly" within the IVE at their own will, providing hands-free navigation, and facilitating other tasks' interactions. To assess the usability of this embodied interface, we compared it with a Joystick-based navigation control. The results showed that this interface allows effective navigation towards several targets located in 3D space. Even though the efficiency of target reach of the Joystick-based interaction is higher, a subjective assessment shows that the interface is comparable to the Joystick in hedonic qualities and attractiveness. Further analysis showed that with more practice, participants might navigate with a performance comparable with the Joystick. Finally, we analyzed the embodied behavior during 3D space navigation. This sheds light on requirements for further 3D navigation design.

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Embodied interface for levitation and navigation in a 3D large space
1. Human-centered computing
  1. Interaction design
    1. Interaction design theory, concepts and paradigms

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AH '17: Proceedings of the 8th Augmented Human International Conference

March 2017

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ISBN:9781450348355

DOI:10.1145/3041164

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University of Geneva, Switzerland
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Singapore University of Technology and Design
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MIT Media Lab

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