Exploring the Effects of Physiologically Triggered Visual Adaptations on XR Experience

Ashley Colley; Henri Mella; Roope Raisamo; Jonna Häkkilä

doi:10.1145/3701571.3701594

Exploring the Effects of Physiologically Triggered Visual Adaptations on XR Experience

Ashley Colley, Henri Mella, Roope Raisamo, Jonna Häkkilä

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Abstract

This study investigates the effects of dynamic and static visual manipulations, specifically darkening vignettes, on user experience and task performance in extended reality (XR) environments. By using heart rate (HR) as physiological feedback, the study explores how dynamic visual adaptations based on HR impact immersion, task focus, and user comfort. A user study (n = 16) found that while dynamic vignettes could increase immersion and encourage a more focused approach, they also induced discomfort, anxiety, and reduced task performance for some participants. The results reveal that although users may adapt to these visual effects over time, the variability in emotional and physical reactions suggests that such dynamic visual adaptations based on physiological signals should be carefully calibrated to balance enhanced immersion with user comfort. This research contributes to the understanding of adaptive XR environments and the role of physiological feedback in shaping user experience.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	MUM '24
Subtitle of host publication	Proceedings of the International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia
Editors	Andrii Matviienko, Jasmin Niess, Thomas Kosch
Place of Publication	New York
Publisher	ACM
Pages	1-6
Number of pages	6
ISBN (Electronic)	979-8-4007-1283-8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1145/3701571.3701594
Publication status	Published - Dec 2024
MoEC publication type	A4 Article in a conference publication
Event	International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia - Tukholma, Sweden Duration: 1 Dec 2024 → 4 Dec 2024 https://mum-conf.org/2024/index.php

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Conference	International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia
Country/Territory	Sweden
City	Tukholma
Period	01.12.2024 → 04.12.2024
Internet address	https://mum-conf.org/2024/index.php

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Visual arts and design

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Colley, A, Mella, H, Raisamo, R & Häkkilä, J 2024, Exploring the Effects of Physiologically Triggered Visual Adaptations on XR Experience. in A Matviienko, J Niess & T Kosch (eds), MUM '24: Proceedings of the International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia. ACM , New York, pp. 1-6, International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia, Tukholma, Sweden, 01.12.2024. https://doi.org/10.1145/3701571.3701594

Exploring the Effects of Physiologically Triggered Visual Adaptations on XR Experience. / Colley, Ashley; Mella, Henri; Raisamo, Roope et al.
MUM '24: Proceedings of the International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia. ed. / Andrii Matviienko; Jasmin Niess; Thomas Kosch. New York: ACM , 2024. p. 1-6.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review

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