Desktop versus immersive virtual environments: effects on spatial learning

Zhao, Jiayan; Sensibaugh, Tesalee; Bodenheimer, Bobby; McNamara, Timothy P.; Nazareth, Alina; Newcombe, Nora S.; Minear, Meredith; Klippel, Alexander

doi:10.1080/13875868.2020.1817925

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“…In general, the results in the present study correspond to several previous studies which have explored human perception and decision-making using dynamic and realistic geospatial content [15,37,53]. The results demonstrate that real-3D visualization of a digital twin is a problematic in aspects such as efficiency and effectiveness, which further highlights the importance of previously discussed visual distraction and discomfort while wearing peripheral 3D devices [22].…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 87%

“…However, the results differed from the study by Dong et al [54], in which the pseudo-3D visualization on a desktop monitor was preferred. No major advantage of using walking over teleportation was identified [37].…”

Section: Technologies For 3d Geovisualizationsmentioning

confidence: 98%

“…Despite frequent discussions on the role of additional depth cues in real-3D visualizations, the controversial question of the effectiveness and efficiency of this visualization type in practical application remains unresolved. Namely, increased response time, cognitive load in performancebased tasks and user distraction and discomfort while wearing peripheral devices such as 3D shutter glasses or HMDs are often discussed in terms of geovisualization [13,37,38].…”

Section: Related Workmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Based on the eye-tracking data analysis, they found that the users with HMD-based technology processed information more effectively (which the authors deduced from the lower average fixation duration), but the participants using pseudo-3D visualizations had significantly quicker visual search times (measured as average saccade duration) and response times. Similarly, Zhao et al [37] also compared HMD and pseudo-3D visualizations. Their study compared different modes of virtual movement (teleportation and walking).…”

Section: Technologies For 3d Geovisualizationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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A Comparison of Monoscopic and Stereoscopic 3D Visualizations: Effect on Spatial Planning in Digital Twins

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From the user perspective, 3D geospatial data visualizations are one of the bridges between the physical and the digital world. As such, the potential of 3D geospatial data visualizations is frequently discussed within and beyond the digital twins. The effects on human cognitive processes in complex spatial tasks is rather poorly known. No uniform standards exist for the 3D technologies used in these tasks. Although stereoscopic geovisualizations presented using 3D technologies enhance depth perception, it has been suggested that the visual discomfort experienced when using 3D technology outweighs its benefits and results in lower efficiency and errors. In the present study, sixty participants using 3D technologies were tested in terms of their ability to make informed decisions in selecting the correct position of a virtual transmitter in a digital twin and a digital terrain model, respectively. Participants (n = 60) were randomly assigned into two groups, one using 3D technology engaging stereoscopic shutter glasses and the second working with standard computer screen-based visualizations. The results indicated that the participants who used shutter glasses performed significantly worse in terms of response time (W = 175.0; p < 0.001, r = −0.524). This finding verifies previous conclusions concerning the unsuitability of stereoscopic visualization technology for complex decision-making in geospatial tasks.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 87%

Section: Technologies For 3d Geovisualizationsmentioning

confidence: 98%

Section: Related Workmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Technologies For 3d Geovisualizationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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A Comparison of Monoscopic and Stereoscopic 3D Visualizations: Effect on Spatial Planning in Digital Twins

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“…That is, users see the environment by moving their body or turning their head, as they would in a real environment (Figure 1, right). In contrast, a low-immersive system is separate from the users' body [4,44,45]. However, these virtual reality environments can present difficulties for users when it comes to orienting themselves.…”

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Navigation Tasks in Desktop VR Environments to Improve the Spatial Orientation Skill of Building Engineers

2021

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Virtual reality is a powerful tool for teaching 3D digital technologies in building engineering, as it facilitates the spatial perception of three-dimensional space. Spatial orientation skill is necessary for understanding 3D space. With VR, users navigate through virtually designed buildings and must be constantly aware of their position relative to other elements of the environment (orientation during navigation). In the present study, 25 building engineering students performed navigation tasks in a desktop-VR environment workshop. Performance of students using the desktop-VR was compared to a previous workshop in which navigation tasks were carried out using head-mounted displays. The Perspective Taking/Spatial Orientation Test measured spatial orientation skill. A questionnaire on user experience in the virtual environment was also administered. The gain in spatial orientation skill was 12.62%, similar to that obtained with head-mounted displays (14.23%). The desktop VR environment is an alternative to the HMD-VR environment for planning strategies to improve spatial orientation. Results from the user-experience questionnaire showed that the desktop VR environment strategy was well perceived by students in terms of interaction, 3D visualization, navigation, and sense of presence. Unlike in the HDM VR environment, student in the desktop VR environment did not report feelings of fatigue or dizziness.

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Virtual Reality is Better Than Desktop for Training a Spatial Knowledge Task, but Not for Everyone

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Garibaldi

2022

Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality: Design and Development

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Desktop versus immersive virtual environments: effects on spatial learning

Cited by 42 publications

References 86 publications

A Comparison of Monoscopic and Stereoscopic 3D Visualizations: Effect on Spatial Planning in Digital Twins

A Comparison of Monoscopic and Stereoscopic 3D Visualizations: Effect on Spatial Planning in Digital Twins

Navigation Tasks in Desktop VR Environments to Improve the Spatial Orientation Skill of Building Engineers

Virtual Reality is Better Than Desktop for Training a Spatial Knowledge Task, but Not for Everyone

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