Virtual Zoomorphic Accessories for Enhancing Perception of Vehicle Dynamics in Real-Time

Abstract

This research introduces virtual zoomorphic accessories, inspired by the animation principle of ''follow-through and overlapping action,'' to enhance pedestrian comprehension of vehicle speed. We employed dynamic rabbit ear-like accessories on vehicles as a visual representation. The animation offers pedestrians an intuitive sense of the vehicle's speed. We conducted an experiment using accessories that visualize speed in videos. The results indicate that such animated zoomorphic accessories can bolster understanding of vehicle behavior.