Turning Heads: Combining Kinesthetic and Vibrotactile Head-Mounted Feedback for Improved Orientation and Guidance in XR

Abstract

A proper understanding of orientation is essential in head-mounted mixed reality applications. However, conveying information about orientation and guiding the user to the correct location can be a challenging task. Visual cues, such as arrows, clutter the user's view and can overload the user's visual sense. Auditory cues have to compete with environmental noises and can be inappropriate. We present a prototype for a haptic interface mounted on top of a head-mounted mixed reality device, combining kinesthetic and vibrotactile feedback to provide precise orientation and guidance.