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Proceedings of International Conference on Applied Innovation in IT  ·  2025/04/26  ·  Vol. 13  ·  Issue 1  ·  pp. 43–49
Classification of the Topicality and Relevance of Evaluation Tools for VR Applications
Caroline Schon, Rong Huang, Hanna Hessenmüller, Simon Przybyl and Johannes Tümler
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Abstract
Virtual reality (VR) has emerged as one of the fastest growing technologies in recent years, offering transformative opportunities in various disciplines such as education, medicine and industry. Classifying the advantages and disadvantages of such VR simulations must be done using appropriate evaluation tools. Despite these rapid technological developments, the evaluation of VR experiences lags behind technological advances. This article examines the discrepancy between the rapid technical evolution of VR and the slow progress in the development of suitable evaluation methods. Existing evaluation approaches are analyzed and their limitations in the context of new VR applications are identified. In addition, potential solutions and future research directions will be identified to enable a more appropriate assessment of the user experience, effectiveness and impact of VR technologies. The aim is to promote an integrated evaluation framework that can keep pace with technological innovations and thus support the sustainable use of VR in different application areas.
Keywords
Virtual Reality Evaluation Questionnaire Analysis User Involvement.
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