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A Systematic Review of Visualization Techniques and Analysis Tools for Eye-Tracking in 3D Environments
Veronica Sundstedt1, Valeria Garro1
1Department of Computer Science, Blekinge Institute of Technology, Karlskrona, Sweden.
Frontiers in Neuroergonomics
|January 18, 2024
Summary
This review highlights the rise of 3D eye-tracking in virtual environments. Further research is needed for advanced 3D gaze analysis tools and visualization techniques.
Area of Science:
- Computer Science
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Virtual Reality
Background:
- Affordable eye-tracking technology is becoming mainstream, increasing its adoption in virtual environments.
- Head-mounted displays increasingly incorporate gaze tracking, driving demand for 3D visualization techniques.
- Previous reviews established foundations for 3D eye-tracking visualization.
Approach:
- Systematic literature review of 15 publications from Scopus (2017-2022).
- Analysis focused on eye-tracking technology, stimuli, application context, and 3D gaze visualization methods.
- Exploration of traditional 2D techniques and prior 3D visualization methods for context.
Key Points:
- Eye-tracking in immersive virtual environments is rapidly expanding.
- Diverse applications and stimuli are being explored with 3D gaze data.
- Current 3D visualization techniques vary in complexity and application.
Conclusions:
- Significant growth in 3D eye-tracking within virtual reality necessitates further development.
- Novel technical solutions are required for enhanced 3D gaze analysis.
- Future research should focus on improving visualization and analytical tools for immersive environments.
