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  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Biomechanics

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  • Virtual reality (VR) adoption is increasing, yet safety guidelines often lack detail.
  • Users may underestimate the potential risks associated with VR use.
  • Understanding VR's physiological effects is crucial for safe implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of virtual reality (VR) on postural balance in healthy adults.
  • To quantify balance changes during different levels of VR immersion.

Main Methods:

  • Fifteen healthy adults underwent the Sensory Organization Test (SOT) to measure Mean Equilibrium Score (MES).
  • Participants completed SOT under normal conditions and while engaging with VR programs categorized by difficulty (Easy, Average, Challenging).

Main Results:

  • Mean Equilibrium Scores (MES) were significantly lower during VR use compared to baseline (Condition 1 vs. Condition 2).
  • Challenging and Average VR programs led to significant balance decrements compared to an eyes-open condition.
  • Even Easy VR programs showed a trend towards reduced balance, though not statistically significant compared to eyes-open.

Conclusions:

  • Virtual reality usage can induce significant postural imbalance in users.
  • Objective measures are required to assess and mitigate VR-related balance deficits.
  • Further investigation into VR's effects on balance is warranted for safety protocols.