Near‐Eye Display and Tracking Technologies for Virtual and Augmented Reality

Koulieris, G.A.; Aksit, K.; Stengel, M.; Mantiuk, R.K.; Mania, K.; Richardt, C.

Abstract

Virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) are expected to revolutionise entertainment, healthcare, communication and the manufacturing industries among many others. Near-eye displays are an enabling vessel for VR/AR applications, which have to tackle many challenges related to ergonomics, comfort, visual quality and natural interaction. These challenges are related to the core elements of these near-eye display hardware and tracking technologies. In this state-of-the-art report, we investigate the background theory of perception and vision as well as the latest advancements in display engineering and tracking technologies. We begin our discussion by describing the basics of light and image formation. Later, we recount principles of visual perception by relating to the human visual system. We provide two structured overviews on state-of-the-art near-eye display and tracking technologies involved in such near-eye displays. We conclude by outlining unresolved research questions to inspire the next generation of researchers.

Citation

Koulieris, G., Aksit, K., Stengel, M., Mantiuk, R., Mania, K., & Richardt, C. (2019). Near‐Eye Display and Tracking Technologies for Virtual and Augmented Reality. Computer Graphics Forum, 38(2), 493-519. https://doi.org/10.1111/cgf.13654

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Mar 13, 2019
• Online Publication Date: Jun 7, 2019
• Publication Date: May 31, 2019
• Deposit Date: Apr 2, 2019
• Publicly Available Date: Jun 7, 2020
• Journal: Computer Graphics Forum
• Print ISSN: 0167-7055
• Electronic ISSN: 1467-8659
• Publisher: Wiley
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 38
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 493-519
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/cgf.13654
• Public URL: https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1304723