Master’s Thesis Presentation • Human-Computer Interaction — Improving Virtual Reality Ergonomics with Reach-Bounded Non-Linear Input AmplificationExport this event to calendar

Wednesday, April 15, 2020 10:00 AM EDT

Please note: This master’s thesis presentation will be given online.

Johann Wentzel, Master’s candidate
David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science

Input amplification enables easier movement in virtual reality (VR) for users with mobility issues or in confined spaces. However, current techniques either do not focus on maintaining feelings of body ownership, or are not applicable to general VR tasks. We investigate a general purpose non-linear transfer function that keeps the user’s reach within reasonable bounds to maintain body ownership. The technique amplifies smaller movements from a user-definable neutral point into the expected larger movements using a configurable Hermite curve. 

Two experiments evaluate the approach. The first establishes that the technique has comparable performance to the state-of-the-art, increasing physical comfort while maintaining task performance and body ownership. The second explores the characteristics of the technique over a wide range of amplification levels. Using the combined results, design and implementation recommendations are provided with potential applications to related VR transfer functions.

Location 
Online presentation
200 University Avenue West

Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1
Canada

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