Real-time bidirectional head rotation sharing for collaborative interaction enhancement

Author

Li, Wanhui and Nakamura, Takuto and Zhang, Qing and Rekimoto, Jun

Abstract

Remote collaboration is becoming more prevalent, yet it often struggles with effectively conveying the spatial orientation of a remote participant. We introduce an innovative communication method that enables users to share their head direction. While traditional methods like written text and spoken language suit most situations, new approaches are necessary for scenarios lacking sufficient visual or auditory cues. For instance, how can hearing-impaired individuals share directional information during a remote collaborative game? This research presents an interactive system that induces head rotation based on the other user’s head direction, allowing users to grasp each other’s intended direction intuitively. This system improves communication by offering an additional means to share directional cues, especially in settings where visual and auditory cues are inadequate.