Exploring factors influencing recovery process of visual fatigue and virtual reality sickness

Abstract: This study examined factors influencing the recovery process of visual fatigue and virtual reality (VR) sickness. Two experiments investigated how factors affect symptom reduction after VR exposure. In Experiment 1, body movement (standing vs. walking) and visual motion (roll vs. pitch inclination) were manipulated. While no significant effects appeared in SSQ scores, visual motion influenced focus-related symptoms in the VISQ, suggesting different recovery dynamics for visual fatigue. Experiment 2 tested control methods (arm swing, controller, auto) and found that symptoms decreased over time regardless of condition. Overall, recovery from VR sickness was time-dependent, whereas visual fatigue was more sensitive to visual motion. These results highlight distinct recovery mechanisms and emphasize the importance of adequate rest after VR exposure.

Keywords: Recovery Process, VR Sickness, Visual Fatigue

DOI: 10.54941/ahfe1006901

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