Mara Paparau

[Mara Paparau @MaraPaparau]

After testing segments for speed, I led 3 rounds of user evaluation with 9 participants! The iterative development approach was key, evaluating the system across diverse topics like architecture, biology, math, and finance. 🔄 #IterativeDevelopment #UserEvaluation

[Mara Paparau @MaraPaparau]

In my Msc Thesis Presentations, discussed challenges in algorithm consistency for boundary identification. Topic consistency led to vocab stability. How to choose the best candidate with multiple max scores? #Algorithm #BoundaryIdentification

[Mara Paparau @MaraPaparau]

Today I found out how hand representations influence grasping metrics in virtual reality! Abstract vs. human hand comparison yields smaller effects sizes, yet no significant statistical differences in grasping data across conditions. 🤔🖐️ #virtualReality #chi2020

[Mara Paparau @MaraPaparau]

Dalia Blaga explores precise virtual hand interactions in #virtualReality! Study replicates soft conditions with Oculus Rift DK2 and Leap Motion, 50 participants test 24 tasks in Unity. How does this affect grasping? 🖐️🌐 #chi2020

[Mara Paparau @MaraPaparau]

Andreea Dalia Blaga explores grasp types based on contact area & manipulation levels, revealing significant insights for grasp understanding at #chi2020! 🤲🔍 #virtualReality

[Mara Paparau @MaraPaparau]

How do users gauge virtual object size? Blaga's study on grasp aperture in #VR interactions uncovers insights on user perception! 👌 #chi2020

[Mara Paparau @MaraPaparau]

How do different grasp locations on objects affect user interaction? Andreea Dalia Blaga's study at #chi2020 delves into this, exploring how varying proportions of objects impact grasping! 🤔🕹️ #VRinteraction

[Mara Paparau @MaraPaparau]

Unlocking VR immersion with kinaesthetic visual capture! Sky, shadows mimic climates to enhance weight perception. Can visual hints revolutionize VR? 🤔👁️ #chi2020 #virtualReality

[Mara Paparau @MaraPaparau]

At CHI 2020, Andreea Dalia Blaga explored the impact of visual temperature cues on VR grasping performance and emphasized evaluating these factors. Thermal bracelets offer immersive VR experiences! #chi2020 #virtualReality

[Mara Paparau @MaraPaparau]

Understanding the impact of thermal visual cues on grasping metrics in VR! Research by Andreea Dalia Blaga at #chi2020 highlights how object's thermal cues and hand visual representations influence grasping behavior. 🌡️👐 #VirtualReality #VR

[Mara Paparau @MaraPaparau]

Participants intuitively favored a power graph with human hand visuals over abstract ones for grasping heavy objects in VR. Exploring the impact of hand representations on grasp metrics reveals user tendencies towards realistic interactions! 🤖🤲 #chi2020 #VirtualReality

[Mara Paparau @MaraPaparau]

Investigating grasp aperture differences reveals participants favored smaller aperture grasps in hot conditions vs cold and empty. Virtual mug handles saw predominant grasps, indicating grasp location size influence in virtual object interaction. #VirtualReality #VR 🔍

[Mara Paparau @MaraPaparau]

Exploring how glass-like textures in VR mugs impact user experience & how contextual objects influence interactions, such as ice buckets for cold conditions! 24 tasks performed on Oculus Rift DK2 with Leap Motion tracking. #VirtualReality #chi2020 🕶️🖐️

[Mara Paparau @MaraPaparau]

Interested in the impact of thermal visual cues in immersive experiences? Andreea Dalia Blaga's #VirtualReality study used a virtual desk with dynamic mug content to explore cold, hot, and empty conditions on participant perceptions. 🔥🥶 #chi2020