Jogging with a virtual runner using a see-through HMD
Takeo Hamada, Michio Okada, Michiteru Kitazaki · 2017
We present a novel assistive method for leading casual joggers by showing a virtual runner on see-through head-mounted display they worn. It moves at a constant pace specified in advance by them, and its motion synchronizes the user's one. People can always visually check the pace by looking at it as a personal pacemaker. They are also motivated to keep running by regarding it as a jogging companion. Moreover, proposed method overcomes safety problem of AR apps. Its most body parts are transparent so that it doesn't obstruct their view. This study, thus, may contribute to augment daily jogging experience.