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Near‐Eye Display and Tracking Technologies for Virtual and Augmented Reality
Author(s) -
Koulieris G. A.,
Akşit K.,
Stengel M.,
Mantiuk R. K.,
Mania K.,
Richardt C.
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
computer graphics forum
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.578
H-Index - 120
eISSN - 1467-8659
pISSN - 0167-7055
DOI - 10.1111/cgf.13654
Subject(s) - computer science , augmented reality , eye tracking , virtual reality , perception , entertainment , visualization , human–computer interaction , tracking (education) , mixed reality , computer graphics (images) , computer vision , artificial intelligence , psychology , art , pedagogy , neuroscience , visual arts
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.