Speaker:<\/strong> Rob Teather, Carleton University, Canada<\/p>\n Abstract:<\/strong> Extended reality (XR), a catch-all term for virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR) and augmented reality (AR) has recently become popular again with the release of low-cost and effective consumer-grade head-mounted displays such as the Meta Quest. The longstanding dream of VR has users interacting with virtual objects as naturally as real ones. In practice, despite technological advances, numerous technical and human factors make this difficult. Modern VR interaction continues to employ naturally-inspired interaction techniques that have changed little since their introduction in the late 80s. Similarly, cybersickness and the lack of tactile feedback when interacting with virtual objects are well-known to limit the effectiveness of VR systems, yet these issues persist today. In this talk, I will discuss my research addressing these three interrelated areas of virtual reality interaction. I will first describe my studies comparing 3D selection interfaces between 3D and desktop systems, and my work in extending a standardized methodology to support fair and direct comparison between these two different modalities. I will then discuss my research group’s recent work employing this standardized methodology for evaluating novel 3D selection methods, as well as other projects aimed at enhancing the usability of VR systems through evaluating the effectiveness of cybersickness reduction techniques and novel approaches to VR haptics that employ shape-changing devices and perceptual illusions. I will close by discussing future directions for this work on both improving usability of, and equitable access to, VR technology.<\/p>\n Bio:<\/strong> Title:<\/strong> From multi-sensory feedback to embodiment in computer-mediated Speakers:<\/strong> Ernst Kruijff,\u00a0Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences and Abstract:<\/strong> Bios:<\/strong>
\nhttps:\/\/www.csit.carleton.ca\/~rteather\/<\/a>
\nRobert J. Teather is a leading expert in several interrelated areas of human-computer interaction, including interaction techniques and input devices, especially when applied to 3D user interfaces for virtual reality. He holds a PhD and MSc in Computer Science (York University, Canada), as well as a BSc in Computer Science (Brock University, Canada). His PhD work focused on developing standardized methods for the empirical comparison of input devices for 3D interaction \u2013 primarily in order to compare mouse and 3D tracker-based input. To this end, Dr. Teather has established himself as an expert in comparing drastically different input devices and interaction techniques for common fundamental interaction tasks in VR (e.g., target selection), across varying system configurations (e.g., display properties such as stereo graphics, or system properties such as latency). His research is supported by Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Canada Foundation for Innovation. He has also served in lead conference organization roles (e.g., general chair, technical program chair) in events including the IEEE Conference on Virtual Reality & 3D User Interfaces, ACM Virtual Reality Software and Technology, and the ACM Symposium on Spatial User Interaction.<\/p>\n
\nenvironment – are you awed yet?<\/p>\n
\nBernhard Riecke,\u00a0Simon Fraser University<\/p>\n
\nThis talk dives into various aspects of designing and developing
\nsystems that incorporate multi-sensory feedback and embodiment to
\ncreate immersive applications that can be more productive or
\neffective, yet also may target alternative motivations like artistic
\nor therapeutic scenarios. Applications discussed span the range from
\nrobotics to artistic installations. By doing so, we will cover a range
\nof multi-sensory feedback methods, especially haptics, that aim to
\nincorporate more of the human body beyond just eyes, ears, and
\nhand-held controllers. Thereby, we explore both conventional and
\nunconventional methods, including full-body vibration, neuromuscular
\nstimulation, and soft-body feedback.<\/p>\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.h-brs.de\/en\/inf\/dr-ernst-kruijff<\/a>
\nErnst Kruijff is Professor for Human Computer Interaction at the
\nDepartment of Computer Science, Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied
\nSciences and co-director of the Institute of Visual Computing (IVC).
\nHe is also Adjunct Professor at the School of Interactive Arts and
\nTechnology (SIAT) at Simon Fraser University, Canada. His scientific
\ninterests encompass the human-factors driven analysis, design and
\nvalidation of multisensory 3D user interfaces. Specifically, his
\nresearch looks at the usage of audio-tactile (haptic) feedback methods
\nto enhance interaction and perception within the frame of Augmented
\nReality view management, Virtual Reality navigation and hybrid 2D\/3D
\nmobile systems. Thereby, he specifically looks at improving awareness
\nabout the objects surrounding the user in 3D space, which can greatly
\naffect typical 3D user interface tasks like selection, manipulation
\nand navigation. He has acquired (DFG, EU FP7) and coordinated various
\nnational and international research projects while working at
\ninstitutions in Germany (IVC, Fraunhofer, Bauhaus-University) and
\nAustria (TU Graz, CURE). He received his PhD from the Institute of
\nComputer Graphics and Vision at the TU Graz (with honors) and has
\npublished and presented his research at conferences including ACM
\nSIGGRAPH, CHI and SUI, and IEEE VR and 3DUI. He is also the co-author
\nof the book 3D User Interfaces: Theory and Practice, together with
\nLaViola, McMahan, Bowman and Poupyrev (Addison-Wesley, 2017). If you
\nare interested in a BA\/MA\/PhD thesis and like to work in an exciting
\nlab, feel free to contact him, as he is always looking for motivated
\nstudents. He currently supervises three PhD students: Christina
\nTrepkowski (with P. K\u00f6nig, University of Osnabr\u00fcck), Alexander
\nMarquardt (with J. Sch\u00f6ning, University of Bremen), and Saugata Biswas
\n(with J. Sch\u00f6ning, University of Bremen), and is a member of GI NRW.
\nCurrent active collaboration partners include SIAT at Simon Fraser
\nUniversity (Prof. Riecke\/Stuerzlinger, the CARE lab at NAIST (Prof.
\nKiyokawa) and the Computer Graphics and User Interfaces lab at
\nColumbia University (Prof. Feiner). For more collaborations, please
\nrefer to the projects page. His work has won multiple awards from IEEE
\nand ACM, including the IEEE ISMAR Impact Award in 2022 for his paper
\non perceptual issues in Augmented Reality.<\/p>\n
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