Presentation
Effects of Virtual Reality–Based Ladder Climbing on Distance Estimation, Fear, Muscle Activity: A Pilot Study
SessionWednesday Poster Session
DescriptionThis pilot study investigates the influence of distance perception in an immersive virtual reality (VR) environment during a ladder-climbing activity. Specifically, it examines individuals’ ability to assess distances, emotional responses to fear, and lower-extremity muscular engagement while physically climbing a ladder at various simulated heights. By incorporating vertical locomotion and physical interaction, this study contributes to a more ecologically valid understanding of embodied perception and height-induced anxiety in immersive virtual environments.
Studies on distance perception have largely been rooted in Gibson’s theory of direct perception and the ecological approach. Building on this foundation, the concept of embodied perception emphasizes the role of bodily states, action capabilities, and task goals in shaping perceptual judgements and has informed subsequent work in this domain.
Ladder climbing represents a common method of vertical ascent in occupational contexts, yet its dynamics within VR environments have received limited attention, likely due to technological and physical constraints. This pilot study aims to address this gap by exploring methods to increase interaction fidelity during ladder climbing, with the goal of improving simulation realism and eliciting more authentic perceptual, emotional, and physiological responses.
Studies on distance perception have largely been rooted in Gibson’s theory of direct perception and the ecological approach. Building on this foundation, the concept of embodied perception emphasizes the role of bodily states, action capabilities, and task goals in shaping perceptual judgements and has informed subsequent work in this domain.
Ladder climbing represents a common method of vertical ascent in occupational contexts, yet its dynamics within VR environments have received limited attention, likely due to technological and physical constraints. This pilot study aims to address this gap by exploring methods to increase interaction fidelity during ladder climbing, with the goal of improving simulation realism and eliciting more authentic perceptual, emotional, and physiological responses.
Event Type
Poster
TimeWednesday, October 21st5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
LocationSummit Pavilion