Simulated bobbing in walking and running in virtual reality

IF 3.7 2区工程技术 Q1 COMPUTER SCIENCE, HARDWARE & ARCHITECTURE

Displays Pub Date : 2024-12-28 DOI:10.1016/j.displa.2024.102943

You-Sheng Zhang, Li-Chen Ou

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Abstract

In this study, a psychophysical experiment was carried out to develop and evaluate a bobbing mechanism that can replicate natural human walking and running movement in virtual reality (VR), aiming to enhance realism and user comfort. Subjects were required to adjust oscillation amplitudes to determine the most comfortable level of bobbing during walking and running in VR while in real world the subjects remained still. The experimental results indicate clear preference for vertical oscillation with subjects’ minimal variation across different velocities, emphasising the necessity of simulated bobbing to enhance realism and comfort without inducing discomfort. The average vertical oscillation amplitude was ±0.695 cm for walking and ±1.351 cm for running. Lateral rotation showed more variability, with an average roll amplitude of ±0.186°for walking and ±0.334°for running. These findings suggest that vertical oscillation is critical for providing more immersive and comfortable VR experiences, and that the bobbing simulation might be a useful tool for addressing VR cybersickness.

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Displays 工程技术-工程：电子与电气

CiteScore

4.60

自引率

25.60%

发文量

138

审稿时长

92 days

期刊介绍： Displays is the international journal covering the research and development of display technology, its effective presentation and perception of information, and applications and systems including display-human interface. Technical papers on practical developments in Displays technology provide an effective channel to promote greater understanding and cross-fertilization across the diverse disciplines of the Displays community. Original research papers solving ergonomics issues at the display-human interface advance effective presentation of information. Tutorial papers covering fundamentals intended for display technologies and human factor engineers new to the field will also occasionally featured.