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Extended reality (XR) hardware offers new avenues for spatial research through immersive virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) applications. Researchers must navigate challenges like VR sickness and spatial tracking while optimizing experiment design for XR studies.

Keywords:

Experiment design Extended reality Immersion Spatial research VR hardware

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Area of Science:

Spatial cognition research
Human-computer interaction
Virtual reality and augmented reality applications

Background:

Extended reality (XR) hardware, encompassing virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), presents novel methodologies for spatial research.
XR enables immersive interaction with spatial environments, surpassing limitations of traditional monitor-based studies.
It facilitates research in physical environments with virtual overlays or fully virtual settings with enhanced experimental control.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the potentials, challenges, and requirements of conducting spatial research using XR hardware.
To provide guidance on design decisions for XR-based spatial studies.
To serve as an entry point for researchers developing VR/AR studies.

Main Methods:

Review and analysis of XR hardware capabilities for spatial research.
Discussion of inherent trade-offs in XR experiment design (e.g., head-mounted display selection, software tools, locomotion, stimulus presentation).
Identification of challenges including VR sickness and spatial tracking accuracy.

Main Results:

XR offers enhanced immersive representation and interaction with spatial environments.
Successful spatial research with XR requires careful planning, addressing challenges like VR sickness and accurate tracking.
Design choices significantly impact the quality and feasibility of XR spatial studies.

Conclusions:

XR hardware provides significant opportunities for innovative spatial research.
Addressing technical and design challenges is crucial for effective implementation of VR and AR in spatial studies.
This work offers a foundational overview for spatial researchers engaging with XR technologies.