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The user interfaces in the Hover VR family are designed for use in virtual reality environments, paired with three-dimensional input devices (like the Leap Motion controller). These interfaces can support a wide range of use cases, and provide extensive out-of-the-box customization.
The purpose and vision of this project is to create interface elements that are suitable for immersive interaction within a virtual reality environment. Users can perform complex actions and controls without requiring traditional input devices like a mouse or keyboard. Developers can create better, more complete experiences -- without the need to build their own specialized interface elements.
This project is open-source, and is available for use by other open-source developers. The [license details](License Details) page describes this in greater detail. Closed-source or commercial licensing is available, as well as software contracting/consultation services -- please contact the developer for more information.
Hover VR is designed and built by Zach Kinstner -- find him at GitHub, Twitter (please follow!), and StackOverflow (ask hover-vr-tagged questions). Zach works on client-based and in-house projects via his one-man software development company, Aesthetic Interactive.
Use the links below (or the side-bar at the right) to find project details, integration guides, animations, images, and more.
| Project | Description |
|---|---|
| Hovercursor | Provides cursor-related functionality for all other projects. |
| Hovercast | An arc-shaped, hand-attached, hierarchical menu interface. |
| Hoverboard | A general-use interface for attaching buttons to 3D planes. |
The projects in the Hover VR family share several common themes. These themes promote a particular vision for usability and user experience in virtual reality. They also ensure that the products have consistent interactions and behaviors.
The hover action is the key interaction element for all Hover VR interfaces. A hover begins when the cursor (for example, a fingertip) moves toward an item. Once the cursor moves within the item's selection threshold, a timer begins. If the cursor stays within the selection threshold for the duration of that timer, a selection event occurs.
Hover actions encourage the use of visual indicators, and make it possible to simplify the requirements for three-dimensional input.
Visual indicators communicate important information to the user. They help the user understand where they are in 3D space, their relative location/distance to an object, their progress for an action or gesture, etc.
They also communicate that an item is interactive, guiding the user toward a complete action. This generally improves usability, and reduces the learning curve for new users.
With the current state of three-dimensional input devices, the quality of motion tracking can vary greatly based on internal (within the app and computer) and external (the user's real-life environment) factors. Simplified input methods can compensate for potentially unpredictable and inaccurate tracking results. The "hover" action, which only requires one point to move near another point, is a good example.
Three-dimensional input devices are often new and unfamiliar to users, and there are infinite movements, gestures, speeds, and actions the user could possibly perform. Given a lack of standard gestures, and the wide variability in which the user might perform them, it is vital to simplify input for general-use scenarios.
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