Extended reality

XR comfort

Why some people feel unwell in XR and how designers prevent it.

Terms

3 terms

  • IPD

    IPD, or interpupillary distance, is the distance between the centers of the pupils, which an XR headset must match for a sharp and comfortable image.

  • Vergence-accommodation conflict

    Vergence-accommodation conflict is the mismatch in XR headsets between where the eyes converge and where they focus, causing eye strain and blurred near views.

  • VR motion sickness

    VR motion sickness is the nausea and discomfort some users feel in virtual reality when what the eyes see conflicts with what the inner ear senses.