Depth Without a Surface: Observations From a "Finger Spinner" Depth Illusion

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Crognale, Michael A.

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2017

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3D perception , surfaces/materials , stereopsis , binocular vision , depth

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A trending novelty toy that is spun between the fingers induces a striking depth illusion from specular reflections. Further examination of the phenomenon suggests that when surface features are obscured by spinning, depth from disparity of reflections is enhanced.

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Crognale, M. A. (2017). Depth Without a Surface: Observations From a “Finger Spinner” Depth Illusion. i-Perception, 8(6), 204166951774037. doi:10.1177/2041669517740370

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2041-6695

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