Ergonomics

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Physical Factors

Physical Factors: Fatigue in XR

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Spending time in a virtual environment can be physically tiring for people who aren’t used to it. Be sure to consider the length of time people will spend in the headset for your application, and design the environment and interactions with physical ergonomics in mind. They also may need to stop at any time for

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Physical Factors

Physical Factors: Head Comfort Zone

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When designing UI elements and interfaces within a virtual environment, real-world physical ergonomics should be taken into consideration. Be sure to keep head rotations within comfortable ranges — especially when using gaze targeting, or for longer durations or more repetitive tasks. Assuming a person is sitting or standing still and focusing on an interface, the

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