A Survey on Immersive Visualization

Abstract

Immersive visualization is an emerging research field. It aims to make full use of human perception and operation capabilities through the immersion and engagement offered by the immersive interface to support data analysis, reasoning, and decision-making. The latest research on immersive visualization is reviewed. Firstly, the design and evaluation of the visual and non-visual perception in information visualization are introduced. Se-condly, the newest interaction methods from the aspects of touch, gesture, gaze, and navigation are summarized. Afterward, the visualization authoring toolkit in terms of desktop, mobile, and mix terminals is overviewed. Finally, the industry trends, applications, and challenges of immersive visualization are discussed.