Essays about: "avatars"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 54 essays containing the word avatars.

1. 6. Living in an Immaterial World: An exploratory study on consumer value perceptions in metaverse settings

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

   Author : Linn Henriksson; Ellen Svärdh; [2023]
   Keywords : metaverse; consumption-value theory; value perceptions; virtual consumption;

   Abstract : As sung by Madonna, "we are living in a material world" underscored by the consumption of physical goods. Beyond the glitz of materialism lies the grand problem of overconsumption, and correspondingly overproduction, of the world's finite resources. READ MORE

3. 7. Exploring gender expression and identity in virtual reality : The interplay of avatars, role-adoption, and social interaction in VRChat

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

   Author : Jingyi Zhang; [2023]
   Keywords : full-body tracking; gender performativity; social interaction; social VR platforms; virtual reality;

   Abstract : This study examines the complex relationship between gender, virtual reality (VR), and social interaction within the context of full-body tracking (FBT) technology in social VR platforms. As VR technology advances and becomes increasingly integrated into users’ lives, understanding the implications of gender expression and perception in these immersive environments is crucial. READ MORE

4. 8. Avatar Control using Eye-Tracking in Virtual Reality : A user study on the sense of embodiment, user experience and workload using a Unity3D Prototype

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Axel Goris; [2023]
   Keywords : Virtual Reality; Avatar Embodiment; Eye Tracking; User Experience; Accessibility; Virtuell Verklighet; Avatar förkroppsligande; Ögonspårning; Användarupplevelse; Tillgänglighet;

   Abstract : This master’s thesis investigates methods for improving accessibility in virtual reality (VR), focusing on avatar control for individuals with limited mobility. VR offers an opportunity to help them with specific rehabilitation. READ MORE

5. 9. FoodTracker: Grow your own tree : Managing food waste using web technologies

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för datavetenskap och medieteknik (DM)

   Author : Alexandra Mitu; [2023]
   Keywords : web technologies; responsive web app; food waste; digital food inventory; visualization; virtual avatars; NodeJS; React; MongoDB;

   Abstract : Food waste has become a serious matter which negatively impacts the environment worldwide. This raises the issue of managing food waste more efficiently, which in many cases can be aided with technology, and there has been previous research suggesting possible solutions. READ MORE

6. 10. Local collaboration in a Mixed Reality environment : Adding virtual heads to improve social presence

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Lucas Detto; [2023]
   Keywords : Mixed reality; Augmented reality; Social presence; Avatars; Uncanny valley; Video see-through; Blandad verklighet; Förstärkt verklighet; Social närvaro; Avatarer; Kusliga dalen; Video genomskinlig;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates the use of virtual avatar heads to enhance local video see-through collaboration in a mixed reality environment. When users engage with each other using a head-mounted display, the device sits atop their head and obstructs their view, concealing their gaze and facial expressions while collaborating. READ MORE