Estimation of Distances in Virtual Environments Using Size Constancy

Alessio Murgia, Paul M. Sharkey*

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Abstract

It is reported in the literature that distances from the observer are underestimated more in virtual environments (VEs) than in physical world conditions. On the other hand estimation of size in VEs is quite accurate and follows a size-constancy law when rich cues are present. This study investigates how estimation of distance in a CAVE(TM) environment is affected by poor and rich cue conditions, subject experience, and environmental learning when the position of the objects is estimated using an experimental paradigm that exploits size constancy.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)67-74
JournalInternational Journal of Virtual Reality
Volume8
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes

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