Simulation Sickness

Simulation sickness, also commonly referred to as motion sickness or VR sickness is a term that describes a kind nausea, dizziness, or fatigue some users experience in VR. This is a result of a user’s visual experience differing from what their body and vestibular system is actually experiencing.

Here are some different approaches for minimizing the effects of simulation sickness

Limited Field of View

By covering a user’s peripherals and limiting their field of view, the movements a user experiences becomes less stimulating.

Here are some examples of different ways to apply this method:

Fixed Environmental Elements

By having a series of fixed elements in the user’s environment, the movements aside from these static elements become less stimulating. These fixed elements will help the user feel more grounded and static.

Here are some examples of different ways to apply this method:

Both Methods Together

Some experiences utilize both methods together to drastically eliminate any risks of simulation sickness.

Here are some examples: