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In this paper, we describe the results of replicating one of our studies from two years ago which compares two techniques for transferring content across multiple screens in VR. Results from the previous study have shown that a combined…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2022-10-25 Verena Biener , Jens Grubert

Augmented reality (AR) offers immersive interaction but remains inaccessible for users with motor impairments or limited dexterity due to reliance on precise input methods. This study proposes a gesture-based interaction system for AR…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2025-06-19 Yikan Wang

Natural user interfaces are on the rise. Manufacturers for Augmented, Virtual, and Mixed Reality head mounted displays are increasingly integrating new sensors into their consumer grade products, allowing gesture recognition without…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2022-07-05 Alexander Schäfer , Gerd Reis , Didier Stricker

The design of intuitive three-dimensional user interfaces is vital for interaction in virtual reality, allowing to effectively close the loop between a human user and the virtual environment. The utilization of 3D gestural input allows for…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2024-01-17 Nico Reski , Aris Alissandrakis , Andreas Kerren

Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) have traditionally been studied in clinical and laboratory contexts, but the rise of consumer-grade devices now allows exploration of their use in daily activities. Virtual reality (VR) provides a…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2025-09-10 Kyle Coutray , Wanyea Barbel , Zack Groth , Joseph J LaViola

Gaze interaction presents a promising avenue in Virtual Reality (VR) due to its intuitive and efficient user experience. Yet, the depth control inherent in our visual system remains underutilized in current methods. In this study, we…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2024-05-08 Chenyang Zhang , Tiansu Chen , Eric Shaffer , Elahe Soltanaghai

Physical touch, a fundamental aspect of human social interaction, remains largely absent in real-time virtual communication. We present a haptic-enabled multi-user Virtual Reality (VR) system that facilitates real-time, bi-directional…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2025-10-23 Premankur Banerjee , Jiaxuan Wang , Lauren Tomita , Mia P Montiel , Heather Culbertson

This paper presents a wearable electrotactile feedback system to enhance contact information for mid-air interactions with virtual objects. In particular, we propose the use of electrotactile feedback to render the interpenetration distance…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2021-09-22 Sebastian Vizcay , Panagiotis Kourtesis , Ferran Argelaguet , Claudio Pacchierotti , Maud Marchal

While passive surfaces offer numerous benefits for interaction in mixed reality, reliably detecting touch input solely from head-mounted cameras has been a long-standing challenge. Camera specifics, hand self-occlusion, and rapid movements…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2024-10-10 Paul Streli , Mark Richardson , Fadi Botros , Shugao Ma , Robert Wang , Christian Holz

In automotive domain, operation of secondary tasks like accessing infotainment system, adjusting air conditioning vents, and side mirrors distract drivers from driving. Though existing modalities like gesture and speech recognition systems…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2021-06-11 Gowdham Prabhakar , Priyam Rajkhowa , Pradipta Biswas

Given the ubiquity of SmartTVs and head-mounted-display-based virtual environments, recent research has explored techniques to support eyes-free text entry using touchscreen devices. However, proposed techniques, leveraging lexicons, limit…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2025-03-05 Damien Masson , Zhe Liu , Charles Xu

We evaluate the performance and usability of mouse-based, touch-based, and tangible interaction for manipulating objects in a 3D virtual environment. This comparison is a step toward a better understanding of the limitations and benefits of…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2024-04-25 Lonni Besançon , Paul Issartel , Mehdi Ammi , Tobias Isenberg

Virtual Reality (VR) emphasizes immersive experiences, while text entry often requires hands or visual attention, which may disrupt the interaction flows in VR. We present AnkleType, a hand- and eye-free text-entry technique that leverages…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2026-03-24 Xiyun Luo , Weirong Luo , Kening Zhu , Taizhou Chen

Text entry is a critical capability for any modern computing experience, with lightweight augmented reality (AR) glasses being no exception. Designed for all-day wearability, a limitation of lightweight AR glass is the restriction to the…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2024-10-25 Junxiao Shen , Roger Boldu , Arpit Kalla , Michael Glueck , Hemant Bhaskar Surale Amy Karlson

Text entry is a common activity in virtual reality (VR) systems. There is a limited number of available hands-free techniques, which allow users to carry out text entry when users' hands are busy such as holding items or hand-based devices…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2020-10-08 Xueshi Lu , Difeng Yu , Hai-Ning Liang , Wenge Xu , Yuzheng Chen , Xiang Li , Khalad Hasan

The advent of immersive Virtual Reality applications has transformed various domains, yet their integration with advanced artificial intelligence technologies like Visual Language Models remains underexplored. This study introduces a…

Robotics · Computer Science 2024-08-06 Mikhail Konenkov , Artem Lykov , Daria Trinitatova , Dzmitry Tsetserukou

Combining interconnected wearables provides fascinating opportunities like augmenting exergaming with virtual coaches, feedback on the execution of sports activities, or how to improve on them. Breathing rhythm is a particularly interesting…

Objective: Immersive virtual reality (VR) enhances ecologically validity and facilitates intuitive and ergonomic hand interactions for performing neuropsychological assessments. However, its comparability to traditional computerized methods…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2025-04-11 Panagiotis Kourtesis , Andrea Lizarraga , Sarah E. MacPherson

Virtual Reality (VR) interfaces often rely on linear ray-casting for object selection but struggle with precision in dense or occluded environments. This late-breaking work introduces an optimized dual-layered selection mechanism combining…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2025-03-04 Xiang Li , Per Ola Kristensson

Virtual Reality (VR) technologies offer immersive user experiences across various domains, but present unique testing challenges compared to traditional software. Existing VR testing approaches enable scene navigation and interaction…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2026-02-02 Ruizhen Gu , José Miguel Rojas , Donghwan Shin