A Scoping Survey on Cross-reality Systems

Abstract

Immersive technologies such as Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) empower users to experience digital realities. Known as distinct technology classes, the lines between them are becoming increasingly blurry with recent technological advancements. New systems enable users to interact across technology classes or transition between them – referred to as cross-reality systems . Nevertheless, these systems are not well-understood. Hence, in this paper, we conducted a scoping literature review to classify and analyze cross-reality systems proposed in previous work. First, we define these systems by distinguishing three different types. Thereafter, we compile a literature corpus of 306 relevant publications, analyze the proposed systems, and present a comprehensive classification, including research topics, involved environments, and transition types. Based on the gathered literature, we extract nine guiding principles that can inform the development of cross-reality systems. We conclude with research challenges and opportunities.

chARpack: The Chemistry Augmented Reality Package

“…Over the recent decade, researchers from various disciplines have started to explore the whole spectrum that is offered by the Reality–Virtuality Continuum (RVC), spanning the range from a fully immersive or virtual environment to a real or physical environment, using a vast variety of input and display devices. − Fully immersive environments like most common VR solutions, are well-suited for exploring and interacting with molecular data. − Structural perception and true 3D interactions are essential features when building and inspecting molecules . However, to fully integrate this level of immersion into the workflow of a computational chemist, additional factors have to be considered.…”

“…Other approaches focus on benchmarking different rendering approaches performed on a head-mounted AR device, such as the Microsoft HoloLens. 51,52 Using a HMD in conjunction with a desktop PC is explored in other disciplines, 2,4 while these hybrid work environments are still rather unexplored in the domain of chemistry. However, this topic is recently gaining traction as a research subject 9 within a chemistry context.…”

“…Using a HMD in conjunction with a desktop PC is explored in other disciplines, , while these hybrid work environments are still rather unexplored in the domain of chemistry. However, this topic is recently gaining traction as a research subject within a chemistry context.…”