Comparison of spatial orientation skill between real and virtual environment

Abstract Virtual reality (VR) is a promising tool and increasingly used in many different fields, which virtual walking can be generalized through detailed modeling of the physical environment such as sports science, medicine furthermore. However, visualization using head-mounted display (HMD) differs compared to reality, it still not clear whether visual perception works equally within VR. The purpose current study compare spatial orientation between real world (RW) Therefore, participants had walk blindfolded placed objects environment, did differ properties. They were equipped with passive markers track position back their hand, was specify each object’s location. first task from one starting sport-specific requiring degrees rotation after observing them for 15 s (0°, 45°, 180°, 225°). three-way ANOVA repeated measurements indicated no significant difference RW VR ( p > 0.05). In addition, asked three times new two objects, ordered differently during conditions. Except case, differences pathways found This supports that use ensures similar behavior real-world interactions its authorization use.