13 March 2024

Demo Link: https://code.futuretextlab.info/andrew/alpha31224/ Selector Tool: Changed to no longer show a laser, just the ‘cursor’ dot where the user is pointing. The laser functionality is still supported and can be toggled on/off in code, so perhaps we add this as a ‘trainer’ setting in the menu? The cursor dot is now white and scales based on distance,… Continue reading 13 March 2024

6 March 2024

Demo Link:alpha30524 https://code.futuretextlab.info/andrew/alpha30524/ Motion Smoothing: The selector now takes the average of the last hand positions to create a smoother feel. As a result, the selector drags behind the hand, but is much more stable to use. Currently the smoothing takes the last 30 positions, and we want to experiment with the number to decide if… Continue reading 6 March 2024

28 February

Demo Link: alpha22724 https://code.futuretextlab.info/andrew/alpha22724/ Citation Text Block: Instead of a flat panel of text, the text block is now curved slightly in an arc around the user. Vertical swiping is the same as the previous test. Horizontal swiping has been added with functionality similar to alpha20724. Vertical and horizontal swipes are controlled by an open palm, with the… Continue reading 28 February

Citation Block

XR https://code.futuretextlab.info/andrew/alpha22024/ Notes Citation Text Block: For testing readability, we have a block of citations displayed on plain background. You can swipe the text up/down with an extended palm gesture. The text block movement is restrained so it cannot be moved too high or low. Menu Sphere Interactions: You can now hold-press on the wrist sphere to… Continue reading Citation Block

Wrist & Prism Controller

TEST: https://code.futuretextlab.info/andrew/alpha21324/ Main Interaction This version has a simple first test for functionality of a ‘prism’ menu. The user taps the sphere on their wrist to open the menu. Tapping the menu buttons switch between two different types of sub menus, which hold more buttons to tap (changing the material of the menu) and sliders… Continue reading Wrist & Prism Controller

Menu tap Test

Main Interaction Tap on wrist sphere/dot to reveal control screen. Tap again to dismiss. Developer Notes Andrew: I’m working on getting that menu tap test uploaded, but in the meantime I should clarify an interaction on the flat and cylindrical multi-doc test. Since I didn’t demo it Wednesday I wasn’t able to talk about interaction.… Continue reading Menu tap Test

Flat Open Document

Main Interaction View document as wide open with horizontal scaling XR http://code.futuretextlab.info/andrew/alpha20724b/ Finding/Next Steps Not easy to scroll/swipe, too easy to select and move background elements.

Background Environment

Main Interactions View background environment. XR No code specific for this experience. Became code for next exploration. Findings/Next Steps We found that a simple grey background environment without a floor suited the work best.

Open Document in AR

Main Interaction Pinch left and right to ‘scroll’ through document XR https://code.futuretextlab.info/adam/arpagespread/ Finding/Next Steps Focus on initial presentation and interactions for scaling and swiping.

Spherical Open Document

Main Interaction Turn head to view an open document on a curve/spherical. XR https://code.futuretextlab.info/andrew/alpha20724/ Finding/Next Steps Need to test simpler presentations with no curve as well.