A New Augmented Reality Technique for Product Design: the Flip-Flop Menu

Abstract. This paper presents two bimanual augmented reality (AR) interaction techniques for product design. The first technique allows the user to visualize 3D virtual object in his/her non-dominant hand while being able to map different textures on it using his/her dominant hand. The second technique is based on nine fiducial markers placed on a desk in front of the user. Two experiments were carried out using the sec-ond technique to compare four different markers arrangements and four viewing conditions. In these experiments, subjects were instructed to perform nine actions such as rotate the object, apply a texture on it, etc. Results of the first experiment revealed that a V-shape configuration was the best. Results of the second experiment revealed that camera placed behind the user was the preferred and more efficient condition. Key words: Augmented reality, 3D interaction techniques, product de-sign, user evaluation.