Perception in Pixels: Understanding Avatar Representation in Video-Mediated Collaborative Interactions

• DOI: 10.48550/arxiv.2405.03844
• Publication Date: 2024-05-06
• Authors: Pitch Sinlapanunt...; Mark Zachry
• Keywords: Avatar; Representation

Despite the abundance of research concerning virtual reality (VR) avatars, impact screen-based or augmented (AR) avatars for real-world applications remain relatively unexplored. Notably, there is a lack examining video-mediated collaborative interaction experiences using AR goal-directed group activities. This study bridges this gap with mixed-methods, quasi-experimental user that investigates video-based small-group interactions when employing as opposed to traditional video representation. We found use positively influenced self-esteem and collaboration satisfaction. In addition, our interview findings highlight perceptions regarding dynamic in interactions, including benefits, challenges, factors would influence decision avatars. contributes an empirical understanding avatar representation mediating implications surrounding adoption comprehensive comparison key characteristics between representations.