Evaluating Depth Perception in Augmented Reality X-Ray Vision

Depth perception in AR describes the ability to perceive depth from AR-generated objects. This functionality enables an emergent capability: x-ray vision, or visualizing objects past an occluding surface. To evaluate x-ray vision’s feasibility, we propose experiments that depict a virtual object beyond a solid wall. In one condition this display is mitigated with a semi-transparent virtual window, while in another condition no such effect is presented. Depth estimates will be measured using triangulation by walking. Our motivation is to understand discrepancies between perceived distances of virtual and real-world objects so that AR systems can accurately display objects in the real-world.