When hand and device melt into a unit: microgestures on grasped objects

  • Authors:
  • Katrin Wolf

  • Affiliations:
  • TU Berlin, Berlin, Germany

  • Venue:
  • CHI '12 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
  • Year:
  • 2012

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Abstract

I am motivated by the idea to capitalize the hand's abilities for becoming a natural input device. This can be achieved through finger-worn sensors that track their movements. I am particular interested in finger gestures that are feasible while grasping devices. Executing gestures on a steering wheel while driving, such as those seen in Fig. 1, are just some examples of interactions, which would not require any device-release. The resulting question is: To what extent can users interact with grasped objects through tiny microgestures that are performed while grasping? This extended abstract shows the progress of my research and presents the design of a study that is in preparation. Around this study design I formulated research questions. My approach aims to apply motor and mental models for designing interactions and interfaces regarding human motor abilities, interaction favors, and the mental model of themselves within their environment.