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  • Virtual reality (VR) is a powerful tool for investigating sensory processing.
  • Developing effective VR requires understanding human sensory information processing.
  • VR enables more naturalistic exploration and interaction compared to traditional methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the history and philosophical origins of VR displays.
  • To discuss challenges in generating high-quality VR experiences.
  • To explore methods for measuring the sense of presence in virtual environments.

Main Methods:

  • Historical review of VR display technology.
  • Discussion of challenges in VR system development.
  • Evaluation of presence measurement techniques.

Main Results:

  • VR provides a naturalistic platform for studying perception.
  • Understanding sensory processing is crucial for VR advancement.
  • Measuring presence is key to effective VR design.

Conclusions:

  • VR is vital for advancing sensory processing research.
  • Further research is needed to overcome VR development challenges.
  • Multisensory VR and the balance of realism are important considerations.