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October 17, 2025Frontiers in Virtual RealityOpen Access

Immersion and interaction during cycling in virtual reality: the influence on perceived effort and subjective experience

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VCVera ColomboMMMarta MondelliniAAAndréa Aliverti

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Overview

Observational analysis shows that combining immersion and interaction boosts perceived effort and enjoyment in cycling, suggesting VR's potential for rehabilitation.

Key Points

  • Combining immersion and interaction in virtual reality increases perceived effort during cycling.
  • Participants reported higher physical effort and attention in VR conditions, especially with interactive tasks.
  • A total of 35 young adults were assessed during a 40-minute cycling session across four VR conditions.
  • Future research should explore other target populations and additional VR features for improved outcomes.

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Colombo et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68f199ccde32064e504dd100https://doi.org/10.3389/frvir.2025.1490588
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