Artificial intelligence (AI) could be used to combat nausea, headaches and dizziness in virtual reality (VR) users and make technology more accessible, according to new research with Charles Darwin University (CDU). There is
A study by researchers at CDU and Torrance University looked at how to use AI techniques and machine learning algorithms to predict cybersickness in potential users of VR technology with a headset. . The research was conducted by Fawad Zaidi, Associate Professor Niusha Shafiabadi, and Professor Emeritus Justin Bairuby.
The questionnaire data were divided into two groups. Some people develop symptoms of cybersick within minutes of using a VR device, while others have no problem using a VR device.
Data were processed through Ai-Labz, created by study co-author and Associate Professor of Science and Technology at CDU, Niusha Shafiabadi. The results revealed that the AI could predict her VR user’s discomfort with 93% of his accuracy.
Associate Professor Shafiabadi said that with the increasing use and need of VR technology, it is important to be able to effectively predict and prevent cybersick.
“Most people experience discomfort after experiencing VR, but being able to predict the occurrence of cyber-chic in an individual will help VR developers and manufacturers come up with solutions and take precautions to create a better experience for VR users.” “And address the issues that are causing it,” she said.
“In the age of technology, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for remote access and virtual education has increased significantly. is one of the factors that prevent
Associate Professor Shafiabadi said the next step might be to use the eXplainable AI algorithm to investigate why the AI algorithm made its predictions and provide developers and manufacturers with reasons why users feel uncomfortable. said no.
“We are moving from the era of using VR devices for important activities such as servicing and educating manufacturers from remote locations to less important but more enjoyable activities such as peering into space through a VR lens. It’s coming,” she said.
“In the age of technology, VR users should be able to enjoy the benefits of technology without feeling pain.”
The study, “Identifying the Presence of Cybersick Symptoms Using an AI-Based Predictive Learning Algorithm,” was published in the journal Virtual Reality.
Read the full research here.
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