Comparative analysis of 3D user interaction: How to move an object in mixed reality

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Abstract:

Using one’s hands can be a natural and intuitive method for interacting with 3D objects in a mixed reality environment. This study explores three hand-interaction techniques, including the gaze and pinch, touch and grab, and worlds-in-miniature interaction for selecting and moving virtual furniture in the 3D scene. Overall, a comparative analysis reveals that the worlds-in-miniature provided the best usability and task performance than other studied techniques. We also conducted in-depth interviews and analyzed participants’ hand gestures in order to identify desired attributes for 3D hand interaction design. Findings from interviews suggest that, when it comes to enjoyment and discoverability, users prefer directly manipulating the virtual furniture to interacting with objects remotely or using in-direct interactions such as gaze. Another insight this study provides is the critical roles of the virtual object’s visual appearance in designing natural hand interaction. Gesture analysis reveals that shapes of furniture, as well as its perceived features such as weight, largely determined the participant’s instinctive form of hand interaction (i.e., lift, grab, push). Based on these findings, we present design suggestions that can aid 3D interaction designers to develop a natural and intuitive hand interaction for mixed reality.

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Author

Kang, Ponto, Shin

Journal

Proceedings of 2020 IEEE Virtual Reality and 3D User Interface (IEEE VR)

Year

2020

Pages

275-284

DOI

doi: 10.1109/VR46266.2020.00047

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Citation

Kang , , Ponto , and Shin, , 2020. Comparative analysis of 3D user interaction: How to move an object in mixed reality. Proceedings of 2020 IEEE Virtual Reality and 3D User Interface (IEEE VR), pp. 275-284. doi: 10.1109/VR46266.2020.00047

BibTex

@article{digitalWorlds:568,
doi = {doi: 10.1109/VR46266.2020.00047},
author = {Kang and Ponto and Shin},
title = {Comparative analysis of 3D user interaction: How to move an object in mixed reality},
journal = {Proceedings of 2020 IEEE Virtual Reality and 3D User Interface (IEEE VR)},
year = {2020},
pages = {275-284}
}