INDYvr: Towards an Ergonomics-based Framework for Inclusive and Dynamic Personalizations of Virtual Reality Environments
Raquel T. Cabrera-Araya, Edgar Rojas-Muñoz · 2024
As Virtual Reality (VR) gains prominence, the need for inclusive experiences becomes essential, particularly for users with physical impairments. Current VR development often caters to a exclusive demographic, excluding diverse populations. This paper introduces INDYvr, an ergonomics-based framework that dynamically adjusts the VR environment, fostering a personalized and inclusive experience. INDYvr will acquire the user’s physical attributes and capabilities and translate them into a parametric model, which is then used to dynamically adjust the VR environment to improve the user’s reachability and walkability. The framework consists of six interconnected modules: User Profiling and Environment Profiling, Coverage Calculation, Architectural Constraints, Object Repositioning and Environment Modification. INDYvr represents a shift towards a user-centered VR paradigm, striving for a future where VR is accessible to all users, irrespective of their physical abilities.