Attention Overload Virtual Reality Training System-Extension of Effective Attention Resources

In recent times, there have been numerous proposals for body extensions, such as the "Third Arm" and other augmented limbs. While these extended limbs effectively address physical limitations in multitasking, they impose a significant cognitive burden by necessitating attention to multiple positions. In this research, we have designed a virtual reality training program that introduces a manageable attentional load, progressively intensifying it to enhance human multitasking capabilities by extending effective attentional resources. The outcomes of our validation test revealed a noteworthy 10%-20% enhancement in test task performance before and after the training, indicating an increase in the number of manageable tasks and quicker task response times. Moreover, the training fostered more efficient attention switching, leading to a reduction in the unnecessary expenditure of attentional resources.