Interaction devices for multi-sensory exploration in immersive environments

• Main Author: Donga, João
• Publication Date: 2024
• Other Authors: Gomes, Paulo Veloso, Sá, Vitor, Marques, António, Pereira, Javier, Machado Veloso Gomes, Paulo Sérgio, Sá, Vítor J., Pereira da Silva Marques, António José
• Language: eng
• Source: Repositórios Científicos de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (RCAAP)
• Download full: http://hdl.handle.net/10400.22/30051
• topic: Emerging technologies; Hybrid systems; Augmented Reality (AR); Virtual Reality (VR)

Immersive environments, such as virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), provide users with experiences that blend digital and physical worlds. Interaction devices play a critical role in facilitating these experiences by engaging multiple human senses—sight, sound, touch, smell, taste and vestibular. This paper explores the various interaction devices designed for multi-sensory exploration, their applications, and the challenges associated with creating a fully immersive multi-sensory experience. We analyze input and output devices, hybrid systems, and emerging technologies while addressing the challenges in synchronization, user comfort, and accessibility.