The Interaction Fidelity Model: A Taxonomy to Distinguish the Aspects of Fidelity in Virtual Reality

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Autori principali: Bonfert, Michael, Muender, Thomas, McMahan, Ryan P., Steinicke, Frank, Bowman, Doug, Malaka, Rainer, Döring, Tanja
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Pubblicazione: 2024
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author Bonfert, Michael
Muender, Thomas
McMahan, Ryan P.
Steinicke, Frank
Bowman, Doug
Malaka, Rainer
Döring, Tanja
author_facet Bonfert, Michael
Muender, Thomas
McMahan, Ryan P.
Steinicke, Frank
Bowman, Doug
Malaka, Rainer
Döring, Tanja
contents Fidelity describes how closely a replication resembles the original. It can be helpful to analyze how faithful interactions in virtual reality (VR) are to a reference interaction. In prior research, fidelity has been restricted to the simulation of reality - also called realism. Our definition includes other reference interactions, such as superpowers or fiction. Interaction fidelity is a multilayered concept. Unfortunately, different aspects of fidelity have either not been distinguished in scientific discourse or referred to with inconsistent terminology. Therefore, we present the Interaction Fidelity Model (IntFi Model). Based on the human-computer interaction loop, it systematically covers all stages of VR interactions. The conceptual model establishes a clear structure and precise definitions of eight distinct components. It was reviewed through interviews with fourteen VR experts. We provide guidelines, diverse examples, and educational material to universally apply the IntFi Model to any VR experience. We identify common patterns and propose foundational research opportunities.
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spellingShingle The Interaction Fidelity Model: A Taxonomy to Distinguish the Aspects of Fidelity in Virtual Reality
Bonfert, Michael
Muender, Thomas
McMahan, Ryan P.
Steinicke, Frank
Bowman, Doug
Malaka, Rainer
Döring, Tanja
Human-Computer Interaction
Graphics
Multimedia
H.5.2; H.5.1; I.3.7; H.1.2
Fidelity describes how closely a replication resembles the original. It can be helpful to analyze how faithful interactions in virtual reality (VR) are to a reference interaction. In prior research, fidelity has been restricted to the simulation of reality - also called realism. Our definition includes other reference interactions, such as superpowers or fiction. Interaction fidelity is a multilayered concept. Unfortunately, different aspects of fidelity have either not been distinguished in scientific discourse or referred to with inconsistent terminology. Therefore, we present the Interaction Fidelity Model (IntFi Model). Based on the human-computer interaction loop, it systematically covers all stages of VR interactions. The conceptual model establishes a clear structure and precise definitions of eight distinct components. It was reviewed through interviews with fourteen VR experts. We provide guidelines, diverse examples, and educational material to universally apply the IntFi Model to any VR experience. We identify common patterns and propose foundational research opportunities.
title The Interaction Fidelity Model: A Taxonomy to Distinguish the Aspects of Fidelity in Virtual Reality
topic Human-Computer Interaction
Graphics
Multimedia
H.5.2; H.5.1; I.3.7; H.1.2
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2402.16665