TY - JOUR
T1 - Exploring the effect of avatar embodiment in XR telepresence
T2 - A survey
AU - Wang, Peng
AU - Wang, Yue
AU - Wang, Yiwei
AU - Billinghurst, Mark
AU - Yang, Huan
AU - Zhao, Jie
AU - Zhang, Xiangyu
AU - Liu, Zhou
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2026/9
Y1 - 2026/9
N2 - This review examines how extended reality (XR) telepresence systems, enhanced by avatar embodiment, propose novel ways to improve emotional and social engagement in telecommunication and remote work. Adhering to the PRISMA protocol, this survey analyzes 98 relevant studies, offering a critical assessment from six aspects: (1) publication categories, (2) authors’ country, (3) application domains, (4) key attributes, (5) system evaluation, and (6) avatar embodiment type. We then conducted an in-depth discussion on four aspects. It suggests improvements to existing methods and investigates alternative strategies. Moreover, it provides an in-depth analysis of the characteristics of XR telepresence supporting avatar embodiment. Finally, we offer the potential research directions. Therefore, this survey reinforces the continued need and practical approaches for advancing XR telepresence integrated with avatar embodiment.
AB - This review examines how extended reality (XR) telepresence systems, enhanced by avatar embodiment, propose novel ways to improve emotional and social engagement in telecommunication and remote work. Adhering to the PRISMA protocol, this survey analyzes 98 relevant studies, offering a critical assessment from six aspects: (1) publication categories, (2) authors’ country, (3) application domains, (4) key attributes, (5) system evaluation, and (6) avatar embodiment type. We then conducted an in-depth discussion on four aspects. It suggests improvements to existing methods and investigates alternative strategies. Moreover, it provides an in-depth analysis of the characteristics of XR telepresence supporting avatar embodiment. Finally, we offer the potential research directions. Therefore, this survey reinforces the continued need and practical approaches for advancing XR telepresence integrated with avatar embodiment.
KW - Augmented Reality (AR)
KW - Avatar embodiment
KW - Extended Reality (XR)
KW - Mixed Reality (MR)
KW - Remote collaboration
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105036869665
U2 - 10.1016/j.displa.2026.103490
DO - 10.1016/j.displa.2026.103490
M3 - 文献综述
AN - SCOPUS:105036869665
SN - 0141-9382
VL - 94
JO - Displays
JF - Displays
M1 - 103490
ER -