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Cognitive Load Measurement with Physiological Sensors in Virtual Reality during Physical Activity

Year: 2023

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Many Virtual Reality (VR) experiences, such as learning tools, would benefit from utilising mental states such as cognitive load. Increases in cognitive load (CL) are often reflected in the alteration of physiological responses, such as pupil dilation (PD), electrodermal cctivity (EDA), heart rate (HR), and electroencephalography (EEG). However, the relationship between these physiological responses and cognitive load are usually measured while participants sit in front of a computer screen, whereas VR environments often require a high degree of physical movement. This physical activity can affect the measured signals, making it unclear how suitable these measures are for use in interactive Virtual Reality (VR).

Source: ACM Symposium on Virtual Reality Software and Technology (VRST)

DOI: 10.1145/3611659.3615704

Authors: Mohammad Ahmadi, Samantha W. Michalka, Sabrina Lenzoni, Marzieh Ahmadi Najafabadi, Huidong Bai, Alexander Sumich, Burkhard Wuensche, Mark Billinghurst

Institutions: University of Auckland, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, Nottingham Trent University, Ontario Tech University

Language: English

Topic: Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts

Subfield: Human-Computer Interaction

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4387446101

FWCI: 4.409

Cites: 47

Cited by: 19

Related to: 10