Evaluation of Wearing Comfort in Virtual Reality Devices Using Analytic Hierarchy Process

Abstract

This paper aims to evaluate the comfort of wearing virtual reality (VR) devices using a popular multi-criteria decision-making technique, the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP)，which systematically organizes and simplifies complex decision-making issues by breaking them down into more manageable components. A hierarchy model was developed through factor analysis and the Delphi method, comprising a primary goal (comfort of VR devices), six main criteria (skin friendliness, breathability, weightiness, stability, tenderness and fit ), and twenty sub-criteria. The paper details the methodology employed, including the construction of a pairwise comparison matrix and the assessment of consistency. The robustness of this approach was verified via a case study. This research introduces a novel methodology for assessing VR device comfort and prioritizing the elements related to this aspect. The findings offer significant insights for manufacturers by identifying specific aspects for product design enhancement.

Keywords: Wearing comfort, VR devices, evaluation, analytic hierarchy process

DOI: 10.54941/ahfe1004823