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User Experience, System Usability, and Feasibility of Two Novel Immersive Virtual Reality Memory Tasks for Cognitive
Gaetano Tieri1, Alberto Costa2,3, Silvia Zabberoni2,3
1Virtual Reality and Digital Neuroscience Lab, Department of Law and Digital Society, University of Rome UnitelmaSapienza, 00161 Rome, Italy.
Brain Sciences
|December 24, 2025
Summary
Immersive virtual reality (IVR) memory tasks show promise for cognitive training. This pilot study found the novel IVR tasks to be usable, feasible, and well-accepted by healthy young adults.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Science
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Effective non-pharmacological interventions for cognitive enhancement are crucial.
- This study piloted novel immersive virtual reality (IVR) memory tasks for cognitive training.
- Assessing usability, feasibility, and acceptance is key for intervention development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the usability and feasibility of two new IVR memory tasks.
- To assess user experience and acceptance of IVR-based cognitive training.
- To measure cognitive performance using the IVR tasks.
Main Methods:
- Thirty-three healthy young adults participated in a single 30-minute session.
- Two IVR tasks were used: Virtual Face Name Memory and Virtual Object Location Memory.
- Usability, feasibility, and cybersickness were assessed via questionnaires; cognitive performance was measured by accuracy and task completion.
Main Results:
- Participants reported high usability, positive user experience, and low frustration.
- Minimal cybersickness was reported, indicating feasibility.
- High immediate accuracy was observed in associative (80-95%) and visuospatial (88-95%) memory tasks.
Conclusions:
- The novel IVR memory tasks are usable and feasible for cognitive training.
- Positive user feedback and performance suggest IVR is an engaging tool for cognitive intervention.
- Further research can explore IVR's potential in enhancing cognitive function.
