Avatars and Locomotion Methods in VR

Summary

We're running two user studies to learn more about locomotion methods in VR, and their relation to avatar appearance.

Study #1:
We want to see whether the appearance of your avatar in VR influences your locomotion method selection—how much you will walk as opposed to teleporting.

Study #2:
We want to see how the appearance of an agent (i.e. an avatar separate from the user) in VR influences the your opinions on the agent's locomotion method.

Eligibility

Currently recruiting participants: Yes

Eligible ages: 16 to 70

Accepts healthy participants: Yes

Inclusion criteria:

1. Ability to read, write, and speak English.
2. No history of severe cybersickness / motion sickness.
3. No physical or sensory impairments which would prevent you from using a VR headset and controller.

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Method of contact

Collection of personal information
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Additional information

Contact information

Study #1: Omar Khan omar.khan2@ucalgary.ca Study #2: Junyeong Kum junyeong.kum@ucalgary.ca Principal Investigator: Kangsoo Kim kangsoo.kim@ucalgary.ca

Principal investigator:

Kangsoo Kim

Clinical trial:

No

REB-ID:

REB24-0729