Integration of On-Skin Interface into Cave Automatic Virtual Environment (CAVE-Like System)

This paper proposes to integrate an emerging technology, on-skin interface, into the Cave Automatic Virtual Environment (CAVE-like system) to enhance immersion experience and contribute to grasping rehabilitation. The CAVE-like system can create an engaging rehabilitation environment which will prevent boredom and monotony and make the process more attractive. Nowadays, the prevailing method of interacting with the CAVE-like system relies on traditional handheld controllers but reveals limitations. Holding controllers detaches users from the virtual world as the controllers create a physical barrier between users and the virtual environment. Moreover, handheld controllers are unsuitable for individuals with special needs requiring grasping rehabilitation because they have difficulties manipulating handheld devices. The on-skin interface is expected to hold great promise in enabling hands-free interaction, thereby achieving a more natural human-computer interaction. This paper presents a project plan for developing and implementing an on-skin interface within a CAVE-like system to enhance grasping rehabilitation, while also considering other potential applications.