Tangible VR: Traversing Space in XR to Grow a Virtual Butterfly

Abstract

Immersive reality technologies have been widely utilized in the area of cultural heritage, also known as Virtual Heritage. We present a tangible Virtual Reality (VR) interaction demo that allows users to freely walk in the physical space while engaging with digital and tangible objects in a "learning area". The space setup includes stations that are used symbiotically in the virtual and physical environments, such setup defines consistency throughout the experience. With this method, we enhance the immersive learning experience by mapping the large virtual space into a smaller physical place with a seamless transition. CCS CONCEPTS • Human-centered computing → Interaction design process and methods; Mixed / augmented reality; • Applied computing → Collaborative learning.

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