Evaluation of interaction methods in an Extended Reality training environment

Carlos Cortés, María Rubio, Jesús Gutiérrez, Beatriz Sánchez, Pablo Pérez, Narciso García

Abstract: This research paper details the assessment of four distinct interaction techniques for immersive training within the construction industry. The primary focus of this study was to evaluate the extent to which these methods were capable of replicating physical environment interactions within virtual environments. A common challenge associated with immersive training within construction is the need for external tools to facilitate interactions, which can negatively impact user experience. To mitigate this issue, we introduce four immersive training use cases that rely on natural interfaces for interaction. Additionally, we conducted a Quality of Experience (QoE) experiment to validate the efficacy of these use cases and interaction techniques, assessing acceptability, presence, and visual quality. Moreover, this paper presents a classification system for four distinct natural interaction methods, which we evaluated for differences in visual quality.