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Area of Science:

  • Computer Science
  • Psychology
  • Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

  • Social virtual reality (VR) enables multi-user interaction within shared digital spaces using avatars.
  • Existing commercial VR applications may lack the flexibility and data security required for specific research.
  • In-house solutions offer greater control for experimental design and data integrity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate the construction of a customizable social VR application for research.
  • To provide researchers with a transparent software framework adaptable to diverse experimental needs.
  • To facilitate the development of novel educational and psychotherapeutic applications in social VR.

Main Methods:

  • Development of an example social VR software mimicking a VR setup.
  • Focus on transparent information flow for user adaptation.
  • Design for controlled laboratory environments with potential for field research extension.

Main Results:

  • A functional social VR application prototype is demonstrated.
  • The software architecture allows for flexible modification and integration into research workflows.
  • The tutorial provides a clear guide for researchers to build and adapt the system.

Conclusions:

  • The presented social VR software offers a valuable tool for researchers needing custom experimental control and data security.
  • This adaptable framework supports diverse applications in social-cognitive research, education, and therapy.
  • The tutorial empowers researchers to implement and extend social VR for their specific scientific inquiries.