Safety and Motion Sickness


It shouldn't surprise anyone that players and operators of a CaveUT setup can experience motion sickness. Players who are particularly sensitive should be warned that they can develop a headache or nausea which could last a while.

Players who are unsteady on their feet for any reason should be advised to sit while using the cave.

When showing a CaveUT setup to anyone who has not used immersive virtual reality before, the operator should stand near to them initially in order to assist them if they become dizzy.

In an institutional or other lawsuit-conscious setting, operators may wish to implement stronger safety measures, such as the safety harness in the BNAVE, and legal waivers may be advisable.

Last updated January 16, 2004.
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