The aim of this paper is to further the understanding of embodiment by 1) analytically
determining the components defining embodiment, 2) increasing comparability and …

A fundamental part of data visualization is transforming data to map abstract information
onto visual attributes. While this abstraction is a powerful basis for data visualization, the …

Proper evaluation of realism in immersive virtual experiences is crucial to ensure
optimisation of resources. This way, we can take better decisions while designing realistic …

Questionnaires are among the most common research tools in virtual reality (VR) user
studies. Transitioning from virtuality to reality for giving self-reports on VR experiences can …

The application of virtual reality to the study of conversation and social interaction is a
relatively new field of study. While the affordances of VR in the domain compared to …

Whole-body movements enhance the presence and enjoyment of Virtual Reality (VR)
experiences. However, using large gestures is often uncomfortable and impossible in …

With head mounted displays, consumers are able to transition from the real world to virtual
realities. However, this requires frequent transitions between the two realities to maintain …

User representations are critical to the virtual experience, and involve both the input device
used to support interactions as well as how the user is virtually represented in the scene …

How does the representation of an embodied avatar influence the way in which one
perceives the scale of a virtual environment? In virtual reality, it is common to embody …

Preventing users from walking through virtual boundaries (eg, walls) is an important issue to
be addressed in room-scale virtual environments (VEs), considering the safety and design …