Title :
Virtual reality and the vestibular apparatus
Author_Institution :
Human Interface Technol. Lab., Washington Univ., Seattle, WA
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;
Journal_Title :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
