A review on tracking head movement in augmented reality systems

Abstract

This paper reviews the recent development of augmented reality (AR) head-tracking techniques. AR is an emerging technology that provides users with digital augmentation layered on the real-life environment. AR systems use tracking to maintain the point of reference and enable the device to follow the user's movements and position within the physical world. Head-tracking is a crucial component of AR that inputs and interprets the movement of the device and the user's physical location in real-time. The main challenge in head-tracking is the appearance change that results from head rotation, which necessitates high accuracy and long-range tracking in a noisy environment. Latency and errors in head-tracking can reduce the system's overall effectiveness and cause jarring or unsettling effects for the user. This paper's contribution is to shed light on the best methods for tracking and registering in augmented reality, which will guide future advancements in the field. The review covers recent work proposed to improve head-tracking performance and reduce latency, highlighting the challenges and future directions of head-tracking techniques in AR.