An interactive aquarium type display that enables to float virtual objects in the water

Abstract

This paper proposes an interactive aquarium type display. In this display, a user can make virtual objects and interact with these objects by moving his/her own hand in the water. This system consists of a three dimensional (3D) display, which is set under the water tank, a touch panel for making objects and a leap motion sensor for detecting user's hand. In the proposed system, the user wears 3D glasses, makes three types of virtual objects by pushing the touch panel, and interacts with these objects with his/her hand whose position and direction is detected by the sensor. This device makes the user feel he/she moves virtual objects directly via water interface.