Depth Without a Surface: Observations From a "Finger Spinner" Depth Illusion. (November 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Crognale, Michael A.
• Is Part Of: I-Perception. Volume 8:Number 6(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-11
• Subjects: 3D perception -- surfaces/materials -- stereopsis -- binocular vision -- depth; Perception -- Periodicals; Visual perception -- Periodicals; Perception; Perception; Electronic journals; Periodical; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; Periodicals; 153.7
• DOI: 10.1177/2041669517740370
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2041-6695

Abstract

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.