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Investing in visual realism for virtual environments (VE) benefits small and medium enterprises (SME). Studies show photorealistic VE enhances spatial learning and egocentric knowledge, proving its value for businesses.

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Area of Science:

Human-Computer Interaction
Cognitive Psychology
Virtual Environment Technology

Background:

Virtual environments (VE) offer potential for small and medium enterprises (SME), but visual realism's benefits are unclear.
Large displays in VE enhance spatial cognition, prompting investigation into visual realism's impact.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess if visual realism in VE enhances spatial learning and cognition.
To determine the value of investing in photorealistic VE for SME.

Main Methods:

Thirty-two participants explored either a photorealistic or nonrealistic virtual supermarket on a large screen.
Spatial learning was evaluated using pen-and-paper tests assessing route and layout memorization.

Main Results:

Participants showed significantly improved spatial learning in the photorealistic VE compared to the nonrealistic one.
Enhanced performance was particularly noted in tests measuring egocentric spatial knowledge.

Conclusions:

Visual realism in VE is beneficial, directly increasing users' spatial knowledge.
The findings provide evidence supporting SME investment in developing photorealistic virtual environments.