Analysis of Driving Simulators and Their Effects on The Users Definition of a Method to Evaluate The Onset of Motion Sickness in The Users of Driving Simulators

Driving and Flying Simulators: A Review on Relevant Considerations and Trends

“…Considering the Sensory Conflict Theory, experimental studies undertaken by Domeyer et al (40) applied RSSQ to 120 participants (young, middle aged, and old aged) in a wide FOV motion simulator, finding that adaptation (based on gradual exposure) had an effect in reducing symptoms; the authors also found that these symptoms may be experienced with more variability in older adults than young. These results were expanded by Keshavarz et al, (34) (68) with the aid of two motion platforms (Stewart and Spherical); these authors suggested that minimizing head and body movements, avoiding heavy accelerations, and performing mental activity may reduce the effects of motion sickness. In their study, Clement and Reschke (69) suggested similar results for Vestibular Overstimulation Theory, testing in both male and female subjects, that also exhibited a decreasing motion sickness threshold with age.…”

“…Vestibular Overstimulation Theory was verified by Val et al ( 68 ) with the aid of two motion platforms (Stewart and Spherical); these authors suggested that minimizing head and body movements, avoiding heavy accelerations, and performing mental activity may reduce the effects of motion sickness. In their study, Clement and Reschke ( 69 ) suggested similar results for Vestibular Overstimulation Theory, testing in both male and female subjects, that also exhibited a decreasing motion sickness threshold with age.…”