Evaluating perceived distance measures in room-scale spaces using consumer-grade head mounted displays

Peer, Alex; Ponto, Kevin

doi:10.1109/3dui.2017.7893321

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“…Although recent research has found some evidence of improved distance estimation performance with newer HMDs [e.g. Young et al 2014], we are unaware of any non-photorealistic virtual reality scenario in which significant distance underestimation has not been observed [Peer and Ponto 2017].…”

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confidence: 83%

Impact of visual and experiential realism on distance perception in VR using a custom video see-through system

Vaziri

Liu

Aseeri

et al. 2017

Proceedings of the ACM Symposium on Applied Perception

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Immersive virtual reality (VR) technology has the potential to play an important role in the conceptual design process in architecture, if we can ensure that sketch-like structures are able to afford an accurate egocentric appreciation of the scale of the interior space of a preliminary building model. Historically, it has been found that people tend to perceive egocentric distances in head-mounted display (HMD) based virtual environments as being shorter than equivalent distances in the real world. Previous research has shown that in such cases, reducing the quality of the computer graphics does not make the situation significantly worse. However, other research has found that breaking the illusion of reality in a compellingly photorealistic VR experience can have a significant negative impact on distance perception accuracy.In this paper, we investigate the impact of "graphical realism" on distance perception accuracy in VR from a novel perspective. Rather than starting with a virtual 3D model and varying its surface texture, we start with a live view of the real world, presented through a custom-designed video/optical-see-through HMD, and apply image processing to the video stream to remove details. This approach offers the potential to explore the relationship between visual and experiential realism in a more nuanced manner than has previously been done. In a within-subjects experiment across three different

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 83%

Impact of visual and experiential realism on distance perception in VR using a custom video see-through system

Vaziri

Liu

Aseeri

et al. 2017

Proceedings of the ACM Symposium on Applied Perception

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“…It is notable that of the studies reviewed here, this study is the only one to have used a modern consumer-oriented VR device (Oculus Rift DK2). Since these devices have become extremely popular for VR research in recent times (Peer and Ponto, 2017), it is likely that studies on the presence-CS relationship in the coming years will use this device or a similar one, thus reducing much of the inter-experiment variability that is attributable to different display conditions.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…It should also be noted that a diverse variety of VR technology has been used in the studies reported above, spanning from older display devices (e.g., Division dVisor, Fakespace BOOM2C) to more recent consumer headsets (Oculus Rift DK2). Modern VR devices such as HTC Vive and Oculus Rift CV1 are more similar to one another with respect to many characteristics (field-of-view, refresh rate, tracking latency) than were older systems (Peer and Ponto, 2017). Another limitation of the existing literature is a severe underreporting of the input techniques adopted for environmental navigation and interaction.…”

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Presence and Cybersickness in Virtual Reality Are Negatively Related: A Review

2019

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In order to take advantage of the potential offered by the medium of virtual reality (VR), it will be essential to develop an understanding of how to maximize the desirable experience of “presence” in a virtual space (“being there”), and how to minimize the undesirable feeling of “cybersickness” (a constellation of discomfort symptoms experienced in VR). Although there have been frequent reports of a possible link between the observer’s sense of presence and the experience of bodily discomfort in VR, the amount of literature that discusses the nature of the relationship is limited. Recent research has underlined the possibility that these variables have shared causes, and that both factors may be manipulated with a single approach. This review paper summarizes the concepts of presence and cybersickness and highlights the strengths and gaps in our understanding about their relationship. We review studies that have measured the association between presence and cybersickness, and conclude that the balance of evidence favors a negative relationship between the two factors which is driven principally by sensory integration processes. We also discuss how system immersiveness might play a role in modulating both presence and cybersickness. However, we identify a serious absence of high-powered studies that aim to reveal the nature of this relationship. Based on this evidence we propose recommendations for future studies investigating presence, cybersickness, and other related factors.

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“…Allowing users to perceive space accurately in a virtual environment has been considered an important aspect of VR technologies and applications [1]. Spatial misperception can affect "task performance, quality of experience, and acceptance of VR" ( [2], p.83) Researchers in the spatial perception field are interested in such capabilities of VR applications and relevant technologies [3][4][5]. The space around people's bodies can be divided into peripersonal space (reachable by hands, generally within one meter) and extrapersonal space (space beyond one meter around a person) [6].…”

Section: Spatial Perception In Virtual Environmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Real-World and Virtual-World Practices for Virtual Reality Games: Effects on Spatial Perception and Game Performance

2020

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Researchers have been investigating ways to improve users’ spatial perception in virtual environments. Very limited studies have focused on the context of virtual reality (VR) games. Tutorials with practices, a common element in games, are good opportunities to implement measures that improve players’ spatial perception. Using an experiment, this paper investigates how two types of practices (real-world and virtual-world practices) influence players’ spatial perception, game performance, and immersion in VR games. Given that spatial perception is viewed as an essential aspect of VR applications, the moderating role of spatial perception on the effect of practices in game performance is also explored. The results demonstrate that virtual-world practice is effective in improving players’ spatial perception of the virtual environment of VR games. Real-world practice is suggested to be effective in enhancing spatial perception when it is averaged over multiple sessions. The results also suggest that spatial perception moderates the effects of practices on game performance. The results imply that practices in game tutorial can be a transitional environment for new players to enter a VR game.

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Evaluating perceived distance measures in room-scale spaces using consumer-grade head mounted displays

Cited by 36 publications

References 26 publications

Impact of visual and experiential realism on distance perception in VR using a custom video see-through system

Impact of visual and experiential realism on distance perception in VR using a custom video see-through system

Presence and Cybersickness in Virtual Reality Are Negatively Related: A Review

Real-World and Virtual-World Practices for Virtual Reality Games: Effects on Spatial Perception and Game Performance

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