A Comparison of Input Devices for Precise Interaction Tasks in VR-based Surgical Planning and Training
Mareen Allgaier, Vuthea Chheang, Patrick Saalfeld, Vikram Apilla, Tobias Huber, Florentine Huettl, Belal Neyazi, I. Erol Sandalcioglu, Christian Hansen, Bernhard Preim, Sylvia Saalfeld · 2022 IEEE Conference on Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces Abstracts and Workshops (VRW) · 2022
We present a comparison of input devices for common interaction tasks in medical VR training and planning based on two relevant applications. The chosen devices, VR controllers, VR Ink, data gloves, and a real medical instrument, differ in their degree of spe-cialization and their grip. The conducted user study shows that the controllers and VR Ink performed significantly better than the other devices regarding precision. Concerning questionnaire results, no device stands out but most participants preferred the VR Ink for both applications. These results can serve as a guide to identify an appropriate device for future medical VR applications.