仮想環境における力覚インタラクションに対するアバタの表現が及ぼす影響

抄録

The representation of avatars in virtual environments (VE) affects co-presence was reported. These reports are limited only to visual interaction. This paper aims to clarify the effect of the avatar of representation on the interaction force in the cooperative task in VE. The interaction force in VE is essential for the construction of teleoperation. The cooperative task with multilateral control was conducted, and the interaction force and questionnaire were analyzed. As a result, the avatar’s representation was not affected by the interaction force. On the other hand, the subjective evaluation was changed by the avatar of representation. Therefore, it was concluded that avatars are not always necessary in a cooperative task.