かぶり型水ディスプレイの開発  [in Japanese] Development of Head-Mounted Water Display  [in Japanese]

The purpose of this research is to investigate the psychological influence of a water display, which shows images on a transparent and continuous water membrane surrounding a head mounted hemisphere. We developed a water display that incorporates the aesthetic of both the artist and the engineer, providing a viewer with an unusual sense of underwater immersion without ever getting wet. Moreover, the system provides comfortable mist and asurrounding water sound. The water display has proven to be particularly well received by subjects. Future water displays could be used by the entertainment and amusement industry.

The purpose of this research is to investigate the psychological influence of a water display, which shows images on a transparent and continuous water membrane surrounding a head mounted hemisphere. We developed a water display that incorporates the aesthetic of both the artist and the engineer, providing a viewer with an unusual sense of underwater immersion without ever getting wet. Moreover, the system provides comfortable mist and a surrounding water sound. The water display has proven to be particularly well received by subjects. Future water displays could be used by the entertainment and amusement industry.