Manipulating the VR Environment from Skillsoft

Online, Self-Paced

Virtual reality environments are designed to immerse the user; however, our senses can react negatively if the environment is not handled carefully. In this course, you will learn how to handle and prevent VR sickness and motion issues.

Learning Objectives

VR Sickness

start the course
describe the symptoms of virtual reality sickness and the contributing factors
specify how virtual reality environments can cause nausea and other discomforts for users
prevent nausea and give the user a comfortable virtual environment experience
interact with a user's sense of motion and recognize how it affects virtual reality experiences

Manipulating the Environment

describe how gaze is used and how it affects a VR environment
define what a reticle is and how it can be used to help a user within a virtual reality environment
work with the render scale to find a balance between sharpness and performance

Physical Interactions

use head rotation and position tracking in a virtual reality environment
use a touchpad, keyboard, control stick, or headgear buttons to allow users to manipulate a virtual reality environment

Practice: Environment Manipulation in VR