Eike Langbehn

Human Computer Interaction (Switzerland), Universität Hamburg

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Eike Langbehn is a leading researcher in the field of virtual reality (VR) and telepresence, with a focus on how humans perceive and interact within immersive environments. His work centers on understanding the perceptual thresholds of redirected walking techniques, particularly rotation and translation gains, which are essential for creating natural locomotion in VR without breaking immersion. His highly cited 2018 paper, "Detection Thresholds for Rotation and Translation Gains in 360° Video-Based Telepresence Systems" (45 citations), established foundational knowledge for designing more comfortable and realistic VR experiences. Langbehn also explores human-robot interaction (HRI) through immersive interfaces, as demonstrated in his work on "Immersive remote grasping" (12 citations), which investigates intuitive control systems for remote manipulation. His contributions are critical for advancing telepresence systems that allow users to explore and interact with distant environments naturally. By bridging perceptual science and interface design, Langbehn’s research has significant implications for VR training, remote collaboration, and robotic teleoperation, making him a key figure in shaping the future of embodied virtual experiences.