University of Twente Student Theses
Creating an Augmented Reality Digital Mirror : Testing its Feasibility and Exploring Applications for Self-Perception Research
Werff, Rens van der (2025) Creating an Augmented Reality Digital Mirror : Testing its Feasibility and Exploring Applications for Self-Perception Research.
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| Abstract: | This thesis presents the ideation, design, and evaluation of an augmented reality digital mirror for self-perception related research. It is intended as a more accessible and physically grounded alternative to head-mounted display (HMD) Virtual Reality (VR), which, despite its widespread use, can lead to reduced embodiment, increased cognitive load, and other limitations. The proposed system, called MIRA (Mirror for Interactive Reality Augmentations), was designed to reproduce physically accurate reflections while enabling real-time visual augmentations. A user study (n=35) explored the technical and perceptual feasibility of the system and its capacity to trigger self-referential behaviour. Results showed that 63% of participants exhibited behavioural reactions to a virtual stain placed on their clothing in the mirror image, suggesting effective attention capture and self-association. However, the system suffered from high latency (~500ms), which disrupted the natural feel of the mirror and limited participants’ belief in the augmentations. Over half of the participants misinterpreted the mirror’s behaviour, possibly due to this limitation, or a fundamental misunderstanding of mirror workings. These issues can be overcome, indicating strong potential for the system as a tool for self-perception research. The thesis concludes by formulating practical design guidelines for the creation of similar digital mirror systems and highlights avenues for future work. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Faculty: | EEMCS: Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science |
| Subject: | 50 technical science in general, 54 computer science, 77 psychology |
| Programme: | Interaction Technology MSc (60030) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/106375 |
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