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Being an Avatar "for Real": A Survey on Virtual Embodiment in Augmented Reality.
IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics
|July 26, 2021
Summary
Virtual self-avatars in Augmented Reality (AR) are being explored for embodiment. Research suggests embodiment perception in AR mirrors Virtual Reality (VR), with promising future applications.
Area of Science:
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality
- Cognitive Science
Background:
- Augmented Reality (AR) increasingly incorporates virtual self-avatars, yet their embodiment perception remains under-explored.
- Understanding avatar embodiment in AR is crucial for applications in education, communication, entertainment, and medicine.
- Existing research primarily focuses on Virtual Reality (VR) embodiment, with limited investigation into AR contexts.
Approach:
- This article reviews existing literature on virtual self-avatar embodiment within Augmented Reality (AR).
- A taxonomy of virtual embodiment experiences is introduced, defining a 'body avatarization' continuum.
- The review aims to classify knowledge, identify challenges, and suggest future research directions.
Key Points:
- The sense of embodiment for virtual self-avatars appears to evolve similarly in AR as in VR.
- Implementing AR embodiment systems presents unique technical and perceptual challenges.
- The classification of AR embodiment experiences provides a framework for understanding user perception.
Conclusions:
- While not fully understood, avatar embodiment in AR shows significant potential across various fields.
- Further research is needed to fully investigate and understand embodiment perception in AR.
- Future directions include exploring advanced AR embodiment techniques and their impact on user experience.
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