Abstract
Mixed Reality (MR) offers immersive experiences across various fields. Presence, the sensation of "being there,"is crucial for immersion. While high presence enhances user engagement, it also raises cognitive and physical safety concerns. This paper explores these dual safety concerns associated with high presence in MR environments. Recent work has shown that reaction time is an effective measure of presence, providing real-time, objective insights into cognitive load and engagement levels, with faster reaction times indicating higher presence. We propose using reaction time as a real-time metric to monitor and manage cognitive and physical safety issues in MR environments. We address the three key research questions: (1) the impact of presence on safety, (2) the effectiveness of reaction time as a safety measure, and (3) the challenges of maintaining safety without compromising experience.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings - 2024 IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality Adjunct, ISMAR-Adjunct 2024 |
| Editors | Ulrich Eck, Misha Sra, Jeanine Stefanucci, Maki Sugimoto, Markus Tatzgern, Ian Williams |
| Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. |
| Pages | 1-5 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9798331506919 |
| State | Published - 2024 |
| Event | 2024 IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality Adjunct, ISMAR-Adjunct 2024 - Seattle, United States Duration: Oct 21 2024 → Oct 25 2024 |
Publication series
| Name | Proceedings - 2024 IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality Adjunct, ISMAR-Adjunct 2024 |
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Conference
| Conference | 2024 IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality Adjunct, ISMAR-Adjunct 2024 |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Seattle |
| Period | 10/21/24 → 10/25/24 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2024 IEEE.
Keywords
- Mixed Reality
- Presence
- Reaction Time
- Safety