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Abstract

Motion sickness endured through Virtual Reality can be an off-putting side effect and detriment to user experiences in VR applications. Although preventative measures have been researched and developed to reduce the severity of this condition, many of these methods can hinder the user or inadvertently worsen felt motion sickness. In this study, an investigation is launched into the potential methods that can be used to reduce or prevent motion sickness, with a discussion of their effectiveness. Then, a questionnaire aims to ask participants about their knowledge of the topic for further analysis. This research aims to inform and aid those who are commonly afflicted by motion sickness, while also supporting VR game developers who wish to improve their experiences for newer users of VR. The results show that methods such as vignette are not only uncommonly used, but can also potentially increase the effects that motion sickness inflicts. It is also indicated that if there were other methods that participants of the questionnaire could use to help reduce motion sickness, they would be interested in using VR more than previously.

Course: Virtual and Augmented Reality - BSc (Hons) - U2914PYC

Date Deposited: 2025-01-09

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