Interacting with a Conveyor Belt in Virtual Reality using Pointing Gestures

ABSTRACTWe present an interactive demonstration where users are immersed in a virtual reality simulation of a logistic automation system. Using pointing gestures sensed by wrist-worn inertial measurement unit, users select defective packages transported on conveyor belts. The demonstration allows users to experience a novel way to interact with automation systems, and shows an effective application of virtual reality for human-robot interaction studies.