2021/02/22 by Radiah Rivu, Rivu, Radiah, Ville Mäkelä +21 · 2 citations
Computer Science · #Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts #Image and Video Quality Assessment
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.2102.11207
We investigate the opportunities and challenges of running virtual reality\n(VR) studies remotely. Today, many consumers own head-mounted displays (HMDs),\nallowing them to participate in scientific studies from their homes using their\nown equipment. Researchers can benefit from this approach by being able to\nreach a more diverse study population and to conduct research at times when it\nis difficult to get people into the lab (cf. the COVID pandemic). We first\nconducted an online survey (N=227), assessing HMD owners' demographics, their\nVR setups, and their attitudes towards remote participation. We then identified\ndifferent approaches to running remote studies and conducted two case studies\nfor an in-depth understanding. We synthesize our findings into a framework for\nremote VR studies, discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the different\napproaches, and derive best practices. Our work is valuable for HCI researchers\nconducting VR studies outside labs.\n