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  • Virtual reality research

Background:

  • Simulator sickness (SS) is a common issue in driving simulations.
  • Galvanic cutaneous stimulation (GCS) has shown potential in mitigating SS.
  • Previous research primarily focused on continuous GCS during curves or the entire circuit.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the efficacy of GCS in reducing simulator sickness (SS).
  • To compare GCS applied during curves versus intermittently during the entire driving simulation circuit.
  • To establish an effective GCS protocol for simulator environments.

Main Methods:

  • Fifteen participants completed a driving simulation under three conditions: GCS in curves, intermittent GCS, and no stimulation (control).
  • Simulator Sickness Questionnaire (SSQ) scores were used to quantify SS severity.
  • Comparison of SSQ total scores across the three experimental conditions.

Main Results:

  • Galvanic cutaneous stimulation (GCS) significantly decreased simulator sickness (SS) in both tested conditions.
  • Both GCS applied during curves and intermittent GCS were effective in reducing SS.
  • No significant difference was noted between the curve and intermittent GCS application methods.

Conclusions:

  • GCS is a viable and effective countermeasure for reducing simulator sickness (SS).
  • Intermittent GCS offers a practical advantage for integration into simulator setups.
  • Future research should explore intermittent GCS programs for widespread application in mitigating SS.