Cybersickness in virtual reality applications

Cybersickness is a condition that can occur during or after exposure to virtual environments. Symptoms include headaches, eye strain, nausea or, in extreme cases, vomiting. It is estimated that around 30% to 80% of all users experience some degree of cybersickness.

Cybersickness is therefore considered a major obstacle to the spread of virtual reality as a medium. Although the phenomenon has long been known as simulator sickness or motion sickness and is attributed to conflicts between the visual and vestibular systems, there is still no generally recognised solution for preventing the condition that is suitable for everyday use and comfortable.

The aim of this study is therefore to investigate the extent to which the discomfort caused by the use of virtual applications can be minimised by a software-based adaptation from the field of motion sickness.