The Impact of Graviception on Human-Computer Interaction
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Abstract
Graviception, the human sensory perception of gravity and body orientation, plays a fundamental, yet often overlooked, role in how individuals interact with interactive systems. Human-computer interaction has traditionally emphasized visual, auditory, and tactile modalities, while comparatively neglecting the influence of gravity perception on embodiment, attention, motor control, and user experience. This paper draws on the field of biomechanics to examine how graviception can impact interaction, such as the impact of vision and gravity on body movements, especially in immersive, hypogravity environments, mobile contexts of use, and accessibility. By positioning graviception as a first-class concern in embodied interaction, we suggest actionable implications for interaction design that consider graviceptive factors for designers and researchers developing future graviceptive-aware interactive systems. Each implication is described by a short statement, a detailed statement, a rationale, and a series of examples illustrating the impact of graviception on design decisions.
Details
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | CHI 2026 - Extended Abtracts of the 2026 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems |
| Editors | Nuria Oliver, David A. Shamma, Heloisa Candello, Pablo Cesar, Pedro Lopes, Valentino Artizzu, Fiona Draxler, Gustavo Lopez, Anke V. Reinschluessel, Xin Tong, Phoebe O. Toups Dugas |
| Publisher | Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) |
| ISBN (electronic) | 979-8-4007-2281-3 |
| Publication status | Published - 13 Apr 2026 |
| Peer-reviewed | Yes |
Publication series
| Series | CHI: Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems |
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Conference
| Title | CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems 2026 |
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| Subtitle | Creating Tomorrow Together |
| Abbreviated title | CHI 2026 |
| Duration | 13 - 17 April 2026 |
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| Location | Centre de Convencions Internacional de Barcelona |
| City | Barcelona |
| Country | Spain |
External IDs
| ORCID | /0000-0001-6540-5891/work/227514176 |
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Keywords
- Embodied interaction, Graviception, spatial cognition, Vestibular perception, Virtual Reality