Like To Move: A Novel Dual-Mode One-Handed Locomotion Technique for Virtual Reality

Locomotion in virtual reality remains a significant challenge for researchers and developers. The main issue arises from the inconsistency between the expansive virtual environments and the often limited, obstacle-filled physical spaces available to users, which can raise safety concerns. This paper introduces a novel one-handed locomotion technique that can be used while sitting or standing, utilizing the left hand as a controller for both movement and rotation through a simple gesture. The method is compared with two other one-handed locomotion techniques used while standing, focusing on usability, workload, comfort, and the feeling of sickness, all tested on a designed obstacle course, according to scientifically consistent comparative metrics.