Virtual Reality Assessment and Customization Using Physiological Measures: A Literature Analysis

• Kody Wood Ontario Tech University
• Alvaro Joffre Uribe Quevedo Ontario Tech University
• Lina Penuela Universidad Militar Nueva Granada
• Sharman Perera Ontario Tech University
• Bill Kapralos Ontario Tech University

Resumo

Understanding the user experience requires gathering self-reported and physiological information. In Virtual Reality (VR), heart rate, skin responses, gaze, brain, and muscle activity can provide a better understanding of how users process perceptual cues and respond to them. The purpose of this literature review is to analyze the use of physiological measures in VR customization to identify the state of the art, gaps, and opportunities. A total of 25 articles from indexed journals and top-tier conferences within the last five years were reviewed. The review indicates that the recent availability of consumer-level VR and the growth of ubiquitous physiological sensors are enabling their use for customized and adaptive user experiences.

Palavras-chave: usability, virtual reality, customization, physiological measures