[DC] Neck Muscles in Head-Mounted Displays Interaction

Head movement is the central of head-mounted displays (HMDs) interaction. Neck muscles drive head movement and play a crucial role in the body’s proprioception. However, few studies have investigated how neck muscle can affect HMD interaction. This PhD research aims to explore and leverage the knowledge of neck muscles to improve HMD interaction experience. In the current progress, we have successfully leveraged the neck muscle understanding to improve head amplification. Our primary study results show that the novel head amplification can reduce neck discomfort without creating significant motion sickness. However, further research is necessary to explore how other interaction techniques and methods can be refined and improved. This PhD research introduces a novel direction to improve the HMD interaction experience. By using insight into the neck muscles, we have the potential to further improve HMD interaction experience.