How different text display patterns affect cybersickness in augmented reality.

Area of Science:

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Virtual Reality Studies
• Cognitive Science

Background:

• Cybersickness is a major barrier to user experience in augmented reality (AR).
• Limited research exists on AR reading tasks, text display effects, and user characteristics related to cybersickness.
• The impact of cybersickness on search ability and user experience in AR needs further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify factors contributing to cybersickness during AR reading tasks.
• To examine the influence of text display patterns (speed, movement, color) and user characteristics (gender, satiety) on cybersickness.
• To assess the effect of cybersickness on search ability in AR.

Main Methods:

• Conducted controlled experiments with 40 participants performing AR reading tasks.
• Varied text display patterns including speed and movement modes.
• Collected data through post-experiment questionnaires to measure cybersickness and user experience.

Main Results:

• Satiety, text speed, and text movement mode were significant contributors to cybersickness.
• Font color became influential at higher cybersickness levels; gender differences were more pronounced at lower levels.
• Increased cybersickness intensity significantly compromised search ability in AR.

Conclusions:

• Text display patterns and user characteristics are crucial for understanding AR cybersickness.
• Cybersickness negatively impacts user experience and search ability, especially at high intensities.
• Optimizing AR text presentation and considering user factors can mitigate cybersickness and improve usability.