PhD Seminar by Mar Gonzalez-Franco - Challenges for Virtual Reality

For Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality to become a primary form for interaction with digital content, beyond the form factor, we need to understand what types of things we can do in VR that would be impossible with other technologies. That is, what does spatial computing bring to the table. For once, the spatialization of our senses. We can enhance audio or proprioception in complete new ways. We can grab and touch objects with new controllers, like never before. Even in then empty space between our hands. But how fast do we adapt to the new sensory experiences?
Avatars are also unique to VR. They represent other humans but can also substitute our own bodies. And we perceive our world through our bodies. Hence avatars also change our perception of our surroundings. In this presentation we will explore the uniqueness of VR, from perception to avatars and how they can ultimately change our behavior and interactions with the digital content. We will also explore the challenges that remain to be solved.

Join this seminar on Zoom

URL: https://bit.ly/Challenges-for-VR
Meeting ID: 883 4863 6505
Passcode: 526981

All PolyU PhD students are welcome.
This seminar, hosted on Zoom Meeting, allows only authenticated users (i.e. Zoom logged-in users).
Event registration is required (click HERE). Registrants will receive a reading list prior to this seminar.