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XRSI Standard Publication XR-001 The XRSI Defi nition of Extended Reality The XRSI Defi nitions of Extended Reality (XR) XR Safety Initiative Standard Publication XR-001 www.xrsi.org XR Safety Initiative xrsidotorg 1 CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 XRSI Standard Publication XR-001 The XRSI Defi nition of Extended Reality XR Data Classifi cation Framework Public Working Group XR-DCF Public Working Group XR Safety Initiative, California, USA Liaison Organization: Open AR Cloud 2 CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 xrsidotorg XRSI Standard Publication XR-001 The XRSI Defi nition of Extended Reality Abstract The Extended Reality – Data Classifi cation Framework – Public Working Group (XR- DCF-PWG) at the XR Safety Initiative (XRSI) develops and promotes a fundamental understanding of the properties and classifi cation of data in XR environments by providing technical leadership in the XR domain. XR-DCF-PWG develops tests, test methods, reference data, proof of concept implementations, and technical analysis to advance the development and productive use of immersive technology. XR-DCF-PWG’s responsibilities include the development of technical, physical, administrative, and management standards and guidelines for the risk-based security and privacy of sensitive information in XR environments. This Special Publication XR- series reports on XR-DCF-PWG’s research, guidance, and outreach efforts in XR Safety and its collaborative activities with industry, government, and academic organizations. This specifi c report is an enumeration of terms for the purposes of consistency in communication. Certain commercial entities, equipment, or materials may be identifi ed in this document in order to describe an experimental procedure or concept adequately. Such identifi cation is not intended to imply recommendation or endorsement by the XR Safety Initiative, nor is it intended to imply that the entities, materials, or equipment are the best available for the purpose. 3 CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 xrsidotorg XRSI Standard Publication XR-001 The XRSI Defi nition of Extended Reality Table of contents Abstract ............................................................................................................................3 Acknowledgments ......................................................................................................6 Contributors ...................................................................................................................6 SECTION 1 1.1 Introduction ..............................................................................................................7 1.2 Purpose and Scope ...............................................................................................8 1.3 Audience ....................................................................................................................8 SECTION 2 The XRSI Defi nition of Extended Reality (XR) .................................................9 SECTION 3 Common Forms of Extended Reality (XR) ......................................................10 3.1 Virtual Reality (VR) ............................................................................................... 11 3.2 Augmented Reality (AR) ................................................................................... 11 3.3 Mixed Reality (MR) .............................................................................................. 12 3.4 Volumetric Video Capture .............................................................................. 12 3.5 360 Degree Video ............................................................................................... 13 SECTION 4 Common Terms of XR ..............................................................................................14 4.1 Field of View (FOV) .............................................................................................14 4.2 Degrees of Freedom (DoF) ............................................................................. 15 4.3 Head Mounted Display (HMD) ...................................................................... 16 4.4 Haptics .................................................................................................................... 16 4.5 Positional Tracking ............................................................................................ 17 4.6 Biometric Tracking ............................................................................................ 21 4.7 Gaze .......................................................................................................................... 21 SECTION 5 References ................................................................................................................... 23 4 CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 xrsidotorg XRSI Standard Publication XR-001 The XRSI Defi nition of Extended Reality Acknowledgments The founders Kavya Pearlman and Ibrahim Baggili of the XR Safety Initiative (XRSI) would like to thank the many experts in industry and government who contributed their thoughts to the creation and review of this document. We especially acknowledge our liaison organization, Open AR Cloud (OARC) for the technical insight and active contribution in this effort. Contributors Kavya Pearlman Jan-Erik Vinje XR Safety Initiative (XRSI) Open AR Cloud Ross Newman April Boyd-Noronha University of North Texas - Human/ XR Safety Initiative (XRSI) machine Intelligence and Language Technologies Lab (HiLT) Emily Dare XR Safety Initiative (XRSI) Marco Magnano XR Safety Initiative (XRSI) Lisa Winter ZMTVR Alina Kadlubsky Open AR Cloud Vandana Verma InfoSecGirls Tamas Henning XR Safety Initiative (XRSI) Christopher Burns Private Entity Dennis Bonilla Baltu Studios Colin Steinmann Open AR Cloud Peter Clemenko CyVR Zoe Braiterman Open Web Application Security Project Jay Silvas Virtual World Society Suzanne Borders BadVR Ninad Patil Private Entity Liv Erickson XR Software Engineer Eva Hoerth WXR Fund / WeMakeRealities 5 CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 xrsidotorg XRSI Standard Publication XR-001 The XRSI Defi nition of Extended Reality SECTION 1 Introduction The XR Safety Initiative (XRSI) developed this document as part of its mission to help build safe virtual environments. XRSI is responsible for developing standards and guidelines, including minimum requirements. However, such standards and guidelines may not apply universally to all XR systems and applications. These guidelines have been prepared for use by XR stakeholders. They may be used by governments, non-governmental organizations, and academics on a voluntary basis. They are not subject to copyright, although attribution is desired. 6 CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 xrsidotorg XRSI Standard Publication XR-001 The XRSI Defi nition of Extended Reality Purpose and Scope Extended Reality (XR) is an evolving paradigm. The XRSI defi nitions characterize 1.2 important aspects of XR and are intended to serve as a means for a broad comparison of XR technologies and environments. This document also provides a baseline on what Extended Reality (XR) is and how to best use it. The defi nitions and taxonomies defi ned in this document are not intended to prescribe or constrain any particular dimension, timeline, or environment of immersive technologies. Audience The intended audience of this document is XR stakeholders, potentially including 1.3 developers, technologists, providers, and consumers of immersive technologies. 7 CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 xrsidotorg XRSI Standard Publication XR-001 The XRSI Defi nition of Extended Reality SECTION 2 The XRSI Defi nition of Extended Reality (XR) Extended Reality (XR) is a fusion of all the realities – including Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Mixed Reality (MR) – which consists of technology- mediated experiences enabled via a wide spectrum of hardware and software, including sensory interfaces, applications, and infrastructures. XR is often referred to as immersive video content, enhanced media experiences, as well as interactive and multi-dimensional human experiences. “XR does not refer to any specifi c technology. It’s a bucket for all of the realities.” Jim Malcolm, Humaneyes 8 CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 xrsidotorg XRSI Standard Publication XR-001 The XRSI Defi nition of Extended Reality SECTION 3 Common Forms of Extended Reality (XR) 9 CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 xrsidotorg XRSI Standard Publication XR-001 The XRSI Defi nition of Extended Reality Virtual Reality (VR) is a fully immersive software-generated artifi cial digital 3.1 environment. VR is a simulation of three- Virtual dimensional images, experienced by Reality users via special electronic equipment, (VR) such as a Head Mounted Display (HMD). VR can create or enhance characteristics such as presence, embodiment, and agency. Augmented Reality (AR) overlays digitally-created content on top of the user’s real-world environment, viewed 3.2 through a device (such as a smartphone) Augmented that incorporates real-time inputs to Reality (AR) create an enhanced version of reality. Digital and virtual objects (e.g., graphics, sounds) are superimposed on an existing environment to create an AR experience. 10 CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 xrsidotorg XRSI Standard Publication XR-001 The XRSI Defi nition of Extended Reality Mixed Reality (MR) seamlessly blends the user’s real-world environment with 3.3 digitally-created content, where both Mixed environments can coexist and interact Reality with each other. In MR, the virtual (MR) objects behave in all aspects as if they are present in the real world, e.g., they are occluded by physical objects, their lighting is consistent with the actual light