Immersive interaction paradigms for controlling virtual worlds by customer devices exemplified in a virtual planetarium

This work provides an insight into the basics of 3D applications in conjunction with various customer devices. In this case, the application is a 3D planetarium of our solar system for a museum. The aim is to create a concept for intuitive and immersive navigation through the virtual planetarium using inexpensive Customer Devices. Visitors should be able to move freely and easily in the solar system. Here, the visitor should be able to focus on the simulation and not quickly lose interest in the complex control application. For this similar approaches and previous research are examined and a new approach is described. As low-cost customer devices, the controller of the Nintendo Wii (Wiimote) and current smartphones are considered in this work. A detailed analysis of these devices is an integral part of this work. Based on the selected devices, there are various possibilities for interaction and resulting interaction concepts. For each device, a concept will be developed to meet the identified needs.