Research Study: Perception of Spatial Dimensions in Underwater Virtual Heritage on the Curtin HIVE Cylinder Display

Researchers at the Curtin HIVE are investigating how to enhance underwater virtual heritage experiences that portray Australian underwater cultural heritage, such as shipwrecks and marine environments. These experiences will be beneficial to people attending exhibitions in museums and galleries, for students using VR in schools, and for researchers investigating the Australian marine environment.

The Curtin HIVE is looking for participants for a study into how spatial dimensions are perceived in underwater virtual environments shown on a large stereoscopic cylinder display. Spatial perception is an important part of how big things appear to be in the real world and in virtual environments, and we are investigating if spatial perception is the same in an underwater virtual environment as it is in the real world.

Study participants need to be 18 years or older, have normal or better vision, and be able to visit the Curtin HIVE on the Curtin University Bentley Campus. The study will take approximately 20 mins and you will be given a gift voucher for your time.

If you would like to participate, please register your interest by contacting Michael via email at michael.wiebrands@postgrad.curtin.edu.au.

This study is part of a PHD being supervised by Andrew Woods. This study has been approved by the Curtin Human Research Ethics Committee (HRE2023-0570).