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These are some of the benefits of using the human body as an input device in VR:A. Reduced simulator sickness [1] B. Improved presence [2] C. (Potentially) more intuitive user interfaces [3] D. Embodied experiences are enjoyable [4] E. Improved transference between the real and virtual worlds [5]  

Match the concepts regarding Tracking Systems:

Mark true for the correct definition(s) of Empathy. 1. Perceiving other people’s emotions as our own. [1] 2. To be able to imagine what other people might be thinking or feeling. [2] 3. The ability to manipulate the emotions of others to get what you want. [3] 4. “Changing places in fancy with the sufferer” (Adam Smith) [4] 5. The act of forcing one’s own emotions onto others. [5]

Which of the following statements about simulator sickness are TRUE? 1. Simulator sickness is caused only by issues with a user’s physical environment, such as poor ventilation or lighting. [1] 2. The most common type of sensory conflict in VR is between the visual and proprioceptive systems.[2] 3. Vomiting is the most frequent and expected symptom of simulator sickness.[3] 4. The SSQ (Simulator Sickness Questionnaire) is the most commonly used method to measure simulator sickness.[4] 5. The rest-frame hypothesis suggests that motion sickness stems from conflicting interpretations of what is stationary.[5]

Ruth Burns has concerns about the spending habits of company president Bob Burns. Late last year, she confronted Bob about approving expenses for the new building project without first securing board approval. She also confronted him about his claiming a substantial amount in reimbursement for personal expenses not approved by the board.

Free Response Question 1: As part of this course, you are working on your second project. Your project is broadly connected to the attention restoration theory. Attention Restoration Theory (ART) (Kaplan, 1989, 1995) suggests that mental fatigue and concentration can be improved by time spent in, or looking at nature. So, you are developing an immersive experience that implements some aspects of ART.   1. Describe two design aspects intended to promote the sense of presence and immersion in the immersive experience you and your team are developing for your project.   2. Describe two design aspects of your project that could lead to cybersickness and how you intend to avoid them.     

For the following questions, mark True or False:  1. A wide range of sensor technologies is required to support augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) systems. [1] 2. Today’s AR/VR implementations are mostly focused on audio interfaces and rely on temperature tracking sensors. [2] 3. Devices that can add a thermal dimension to AR/VR environments are not considered significant in current research. [3] 4. Thermal sensing technologies proposed for AR/VR systems include thermoresistive, pyroelectric, thermoelectric, and thermogalvanic technologies. [4] 5. Thermo-haptics or thermal stimulation is another emerging area of AR/VR that will provide an enhanced level of immersion in AR/VR environments. [5]

35 psig is equal to __________ psia?

When you are checking a starting relay with the jaws of a clamp-on ammeter around one of the wires connected to the start capacitor, a continuous current draw would indicate which of the following conditions?