DocumentCode
770451
Title
Virtual reality and the vestibular apparatus
Author
Virre, E.
Author_Institution
Human Interface Technol. Lab., Washington Univ., Seattle, WA
Volume
15
Issue
2
fYear
1996
Firstpage
41
Abstract
The defining feature of a virtual reality system is the sensation of presence. There are two main sensory systems that perceive motion: the visual and the vestibular. Their characteristics are described in the paper. Issues discussed include: visual stabilization; adaptation of vestibular reflexes; simulator sickness and sickness in virtual environments; and vestibular adaptation
Keywords
human factors; user interfaces; virtual reality; visual perception; motion; sensory systems; simulator sickness; vestibular adaptation; vestibular apparatus; vestibular reflexes; virtual reality; visual stabilization; Acceleration; Computer graphics; Delay; Frequency; Glass; Head; Humans; Layout; Sensor phenomena and characterization; Virtual reality;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0739-5175
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/51.486717
Filename
486717
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