This $599,848 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) program (CFDA 47.070) will support research to counteract cybersickness in virtual reality (VR) experiences. The project at Clemson University aims to study how cognitive engagement tasks, such as listening to music or solving puzzles, can reduce symptoms of cybersickness, which include nausea, headaches, and eye strain. The 3-year effort will test task types and duration, evaluate their impact on cybersickness and mental workload, and develop an AI system to automatically provide distractions when needed. The research findings, tools, and data will be made publicly available to advance VR accessibility and adoption. By reducing cybersickness, this project could help expand the use of VR in education, entertainment, and job training applications.
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