Preliminary evaluation of virtual tourism content by using a neuroscience approach for the elderly
Zhenyu Wang, Kayoko H. Murakami, Atsuko K. Yamazaki, Muhammad Nur Adilin Mohd Anuardi · Procedia Computer Science · 2023
Japan's tourism market is facing challenges due to the impact of COVID-19 and an aging population. To address this issue, we intend to use virtual (VR) technology to provide virtual travel experiences for older individuals who may otherwise have difficulty traveling due to health concerns. In this preparatory experiment with young participants, we compared several virtual travel conditions using questionnaires and near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) technology. Our findings suggest that VR glasses are more effective and popular among young people than smartphones. Both forms of virtual travel have a relaxing effect on young people. This may be because virtual travel is not particularly exciting for them. However, it may have a different effect on older individuals.