Why Does Virtual Reality Make Me Sick?

The video discusses how exploring digital worlds can lead to VR sickness, similar to motion sickness, due to sensory conflicts. It highlights technological causes like latency and refresh rate issues. Solutions include galvanic vestibular stimulation, which uses electrodes to trick the brain, and other methods like shrinking the field of view or adding a virtual nose. The video concludes with a call for more research and thanks to supporters.

What are some common symptoms of virtual reality sickness?

How does the vestibular system in the inner ear contribute to the experience of motion in virtual reality?

What is galvanic vestibular stimulation and how does it help with VR sickness?

Describe the potential solution involving a user's field of view when moving quickly in a virtual world.

What role does having a stationary object in view play in reducing VR sickness according to Purdue University scientists?