Does your brain feel virtual touch as a physical touch? Influence of haptics and cognitive workload on touch perception in VR

Key Points

• Touch perception is influenced by both haptics and cognitive workload in virtual reality environments.
• Key evidence shows that variations in cognitive workload significantly alter the brain's response to virtual haptic feedback.
• Observational analysis on participant responses highlights the role of sensory feedback during virtual touch experiences.
• Findings suggest that optimizing haptic technology may enhance the immersive experience of virtual reality, especially under varying cognitive loads.