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Measuring the "Usability" of 3D Interfaces (the return of Chronocyclegraphs)

by on 06-07-2009 07:38 AM

3D interfaces are becoming ever more sophisticated with immersive, haptic systems giving users the opportunity to interact with complex shapes and assemblies like never before. But how can you measure if one system is better than another? How can you tell if stereo glasses make things 10% or 56% better? One answer, currently being investigated by academic researchers is inspired by the work of an American pioneer in 1911. Read more...