Comparing three interaction methods for manipulating thin deformable virtual objects

We present results of a user study in which we compared three interaction methods for manipulating deformable objects in immersive virtual environments. The task was to control a virtual robot hand removing a thin foil cover from a satellite in an on-orbit servicing training simulator. The lack of h...

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Main Authors: Hummel, J., Wolff, R., Gerndt, A., Kuhlen, T.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
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B.4.2 [Input/Output Devices]: Channels and controllers
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Force
Force measurement
H.3.4 [Systems and Software]: Performance evaluation H.5.2 [User Interfaces]: Interaction styles I.3.7 [Three-Dimensional Graphics and Realism]: Virtual Reality
Prototypes
Robots
Satellites
Training
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Summary:We present results of a user study in which we compared three interaction methods for manipulating deformable objects in immersive virtual environments. The task was to control a virtual robot hand removing a thin foil cover from a satellite in an on-orbit servicing training simulator. The lack of haptic feedback placed a high challenge on the user when trying to apply the right force for grasping the foil without losing grip or damaging it. We compared the intuitiveness and effectiveness of using a tracked joystick, finger distance measurement, and a novel prototype enabling direct force input through pinching.
ISSN:1087-8270
2375-5326
DOI:10.1109/VR.2012.6180920