Virtual Reality enables the conduct of complex yet controlled empirical studies of human behavior and experience with high internal validity. The use of virtual reality enhances established research paradigms with ecologically more valid presentation and interaction possibilities. It also enables the investigation of new research questions, especially concerning the fields of psychology, psychiatry and neurology. Using a VR-simulation one controls every aspect of the presentation and simultaneously acquires behavioral data of the study participant in VR.
We ensure the observance of scientific diligence by applying the established rules of technology. When carrying out investigations on humans, the relevant recommendations, guidelines and regulations in the currently valid versions are observed.
For the professional implementation of projects we provide on request:
- Management via project and communication system
- Versioning system (SVN or Git project with wiki)
We will be pleased to help you to consider the implementation options for your specific application.
Research Services
- Use of virtual worlds to conduct empirical research
- Realization of experimental paradigms for conducting highly standardized and automated empirical studies
- Design and implementation of VR studies
Development Services
- VR application development
- individual extensions of the VR simulation software CS-Research
- Development of individual VR content (modeling, animation) and virtual environments
- Development and support of VR solutions
Laboratory Equipment
offers the laboratory equipment with the necessary software and hardware for the use of virtual reality and the implementation of experimental paradigms.
VT+ Development Package – Implementation of Experimental Paradigms
With this service, we support the implementation of your experimental design in virtual reality. You benefit from our extensive experience in the development of VR-based experiments and, if desired, from supervision and methodological support for scientific studies using virtual reality.
This service includes:
- consulting on the design of the VR experimental paradigm with regard to feasibility and methodological suitability
- development of the virtual environment, including scenario creation, modeling, and lighting
- programming and implementation of the experimental design
We are pleased to advise you on implementation options and questions of technical and methodological feasibility.
Further information on the use of virtual reality in psychological research is provided in the following article (german only: virtual reality in psychological research).
Application of Viral Reality in Empirical Research
Information on the application fields VTplus VR systems with virtual reality in empirical research can be viewed in the CyberSession.info ›› information portal. Publications are listed subdivided by the following research areas:
