Comparative Analysis of Hand-interaction Modes for Older Adults in Virtual Reality: A Pilot Study on Freehand and Controller-Based Interactions

Ruitong Che; Jiaan Li; Hailiang Wang

Comparative Analysis of Hand-interaction Modes for Older Adults in Virtual Reality: A Pilot Study on Freehand and Controller-Based Interactions

Ruitong Che, Jiaan Li, Hailiang Wang (Corresponding Author)

Research output: Chapter in book / Conference proceeding › Conference article published in proceeding or book › Academic research › peer-review

Abstract

This paper presents an empirical study comparing freehand and controller-based interaction modes for older adults in virtual reality (VR). Our findings show a preference for freehand interaction due to its intuitive nature but also highlight challenges such as difficulty with complex tasks without controllers. We propose integrating auxiliary functions and multi-modal feedback to address these issues and enhance accuracy and usability. Additionally, the study underscores the importance of hand exercises facilitated by VR to promote cognitive health. This research provides valuable insights for designing VR systems tailored to older adults, aiming to improve their user experience and cognitive benefits in virtual environments.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The 22nd Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA), Korea
Publication status	Accepted/In press - 26 Apr 2024

Keywords

Hand-interaction Modes,
Older Adults
Virtual Reality
Cognitive Function

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Research output: Chapter in book / Conference proceeding › Conference article published in proceeding or book › Academic research › peer-review

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