Cues to fast-forward collaboration: A Survey of Workspace Awareness and Visual Cues in XR Collaborative Systems

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2024

Authors

Assaf, R (Author) Other; Mendes, D (Author) FEUP; Rui Rodrigues (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: Computer Graphics Forum

Vol. 43

Pages: i-iii

ISSN: 0167-7055

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

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Other information

Authenticus ID: P-010-CGJ

DOI: 10.1111/cgf.15066

Abstract (EN): Collaboration in extended reality (XR) environments presents complex challenges that revolve around how users perceive the presence, intentions, and actions of their collaborators. This paper delves into the intricate realm of group awareness, focusing specifically on workspace awareness and the innovative visual cues designed to enhance user comprehension. The research begins by identifying a spectrum of collaborative situations drawn from an analysis of XR prototypes in the existing literature. Then, we describe and introduce a novel classification for workspace awareness, along with an exploration of visual cues recently employed in research endeavors. Lastly, we present the key findings and shine a spotlight on promising yet unexplored topics. This work not only serves as a reference for experienced researchers seeking to inform the design of their own collaborative XR applications but also extends a welcoming hand to newcomers in this dynamic field.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 13