Abstract

Virtual Reality (VR) technologies have gained momentum in various fields, including art and design, where it plays a significant role in modelling, prototyping, and testing. However, most VR headsets offer only visual and auditory inputs, leaving other senses unintrigued. This study has two objectives: First, to investigate whether a physical prop can create a more immersive experience. Second, to establish the relationship between the physical prop and memory retention of the virtual experience. Two VR rollercoaster conditions were created: one where participants simply sat on a chair, and another where they were secured in with a harness. Various qualitative and quantitative data collection methods were used, including physiological, observational, and self-reporting techniques. Biosensors were used to measure heart rate, breathing rate, skin conductance and brain activity, in addition to a survey. Early results confirm a positive correlation, with varying degrees, between the use of props in immersion and memory retention.

摘要

虚拟现实 (VR) 技术在包括艺术和设计在内的各个领域获得了发展势头，在建模、原型设计和测试中发挥着重要作用。然而，大多数 VR 耳机仅提供视觉和听觉输入，而对其他感官不感兴趣。这项研究有两个目标：首先，调查物理道具是否可以创造更身临其境的体验。其次，建立虚拟体验的物理道具与记忆保留之间的关系。创建了两种 VR 过山车环境：一种是参与者简单地坐在椅子上，另一种是用安全带将他们固定在其中。使用了各种定性和定量数据收集方法，包括生理、观察和自我报告技术。生物传感器用于测量心率、呼吸频率、除了调查之外，还包括皮肤电导和大脑活动。早期结果证实，沉浸式道具的使用与记忆保留之间存在不同程度的正相关关系。