Hands vs. Controllers: Comparing User Interactions in Virtual Reality Shopping Environments
Year: 2025
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: Virtual reality (VR) enables users to experience real-life situations in immersive environments. Interaction methods significantly shape user experience, particularly in high-fidelity simulations mimicking real-world tasks. This study evaluates two primary VR interaction techniques—hand-based and controller-based—through virtual shopping tasks in a simulated supermarket with 40 participants. Hand-based interaction was preferred for its natural, immersive qualities and alignment with real-world gestures but faced usability challenges, including limited haptic feedback and grasping inefficiencies. In contrast, controller-based interaction offered greater precision and reliability, making it more suitable for tasks requiring fine motor skills.
Authors: Francesco Vona, Julia Schorlemmer, Jessica Stemann, Sebastian Fischer, Jan-Niklas Voigt-Antons
Institution: Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences
Language: English
Subfield: Human-Computer Interaction
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4409762893