How can I interact with an Entity?

To interact with an entity in visionOS, you can follow several guidelines and techniques presented in the session Design interactive experiences for visionOS. Here are some key points:

1. Introduce Familiar Objects: Start by introducing a familiar object, character, or pattern that the audience recognizes. Use cues like proximity, motion, and sound to invite interaction. For example, a butterfly might flutter towards the audience, drawing their attention and inviting them to reach out (Design interactive experiences for visionOS).

2. Use Eye Contact and Proximity: Characters can maintain eye contact and track hand movements to create a sense of interaction. For instance, a character might look at the participant and track their hand movements, but only allow interaction when they are within a certain proximity (Design interactive experiences for visionOS).

3. Hand and Body Interactions: Utilize hand and body interactions to make characters come alive. For example, a dinosaur might allow participants to pet it, building trust as one might with a real animal (Design interactive experiences for visionOS).

4. Consistent Interaction Rules: Establish consistent rules for when and how interactions can occur. This helps maintain immersion and ensures the audience knows what to expect. For example, interactions might only be possible when a character is within a certain distance or looking directly at the participant (Design interactive experiences for visionOS).

5. System Gestures: Attach gestures to entities to make them interactive. For example, entities that need to be tappable should have an input target component and a collision component. You can then attach a gesture to the reality view containing your entities and respond to it in the gesture handlers (Explore game input in visionOS).

By following these guidelines, you can create engaging and intuitive interactions with entities in visionOS.