An analysis of motivational cues in virtual environments
Posted on:2004-07-18
Degree:M.S
Type:Thesis
University:University of North Texas
Candidate:Voruganti, Lavanya
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GTID:2468390011973205
Subject:Computer Science
Abstract/Summary:
Guiding navigation in virtual environments (VEs) is a challenging task. A key issue in the navigation of a virtual environment is to be able to strike a balance between the user's need to explore the environment freely and the designer's need to ensure that the user experiences all the important events in the VE. This thesis reports on a study aimed at comparing the effectiveness of various navigation cues that are used to motivate users towards a specific target location. The results of this study indicate some significant differences in how users responded to the various cues.