Virtual ISU: locomotion interface for immersive VR experience in seated position (1)
PubDate: November 2016
Teams: Ritsumeikan University
Writers: Toshikazu Ohshima;Ryuki Shibata;Hotaru Edamoto;Nozomi Tatewaki
PDF: Virtual ISU: locomotion interface for immersive VR experience in seated position (1)
Abstract
This paper describes a new locomotion interface suitable for immersive virtual reality (VR) gaming in a seated position. In the proposed approach, the user can roam in a virtual space while sitting on the Virtual ISU (Intuitive Striding Unit). This device is equipped with pressure sensors in a cushion. The sensors detect the user’s leg and body movements to estimate walking direction and speed. With Virtual ISU, sensors are not attached to the user’s body or the floor, and it can be used by a wide range of people, including the elderly and physically handicapped.