A novel reaction time assessment in virtual reality: Advantages over computerized tests.

ABSTRACT: Reaction time (RT) is a fundamental cognitive function impacting daily life and sports activities. Despite the increasing use of virtual reality (VR) for cognitive assessments, its efficacy for RT assessments remains uncertain. We aimed to develop and validate a novel RT test in VR, and to explore the potential contributions of VR technology to RT assessment. Forty-eight participants completed a computerized RT test (COM-RT) and a novel RT test in VR (VR-RT). The latter replicated the COM-RT test, assessing simple and choice RTs. Additionally, it introduced more complex conditions: reaching to touch static stimuli in known or unknown locations or moving stimuli. Correlations and differences between the tests and tasks were examined. Moderate-to-strong linear correlations were found between

SUBMITTER: Loushy Kay T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12267386 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature