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    • Human-Computer Interaction
    • Virtual Reality
    • 3D User Interfaces

    Background:

    • Six degrees of freedom (6-DOF) controllers are standard in 3D user interfaces (3DUI).
    • Target selection accuracy in 3D space is often reduced by the Heisenberg effect with 6-DOF controllers.
    • Existing selection methods can be negatively impacted by discrete input triggers.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose and evaluate a novel target selection method for 3DUI using a rotation gesture.
    • To reduce the negative impact of discrete inputs on selection accuracy.
    • To enhance the precision of target acquisition with 6-DOF controllers.

    Main Methods:

    • Developed a mathematical model for raycasting based on 6-DOF device pointing actions.
    • Proposed a target selection technique utilizing axial wrist rotation.
    • Implemented a detection model for identifying rotation gesture initiation.
    • Designed a control display gain (CD gain) function for gesture stability.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed rotation gesture-based raycasting method demonstrated superior accuracy compared to traditional button-pressing.
    • Experimental validation using 6-DOF pen and Vive controllers confirmed the method's effectiveness.
    • The system successfully identified rotation action start times and maintained ray stability.

    Conclusions:

    • Wrist rotation offers a more accurate target selection method in 3DUI than discrete button presses.
    • The proposed technique mitigates the Heisenberg effect's impact on selection accuracy.
    • This gesture-based selection method is compatible with existing tracking systems for practical applications.