Level-Ups: Motorized Stilts That Simulate Stair Steps in Virtual Reality
Journal
33rd Annual ACM Conference Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Pages
359–362
ISBN
978-1-4503-3146-3
Date Issued
2015
Author(s)
Schmidt, Dominik
Kovacs, Robert
Mehta, Vikram
Umapathi, Udayan
K?hler, Sven
Baudisch, Patrick
Abstract
We present "Level-Ups", computer-controlled stilts that allow virtual reality users to experience walking up and down steps. Each Level-Up unit is a self-contained device worn like a boot. Its main functional element is a vertical actuation mechanism mounted to the bottom of the boot that extends vertically. Unlike traditional solutions that are integrated with locomotion devices, Level-Ups allow users to walk around freely ("real-walking"). We present Level-Ups in a demo environment based on a head-mounted display, optical motion capture, and integrated with a game engine.
Publisher
ACM
Type
conference paper