Discover REVEAL’s VR Presence Benchmark (including the TAP-Fear Structural Equation Model), an innovative framework that bridges technical and emotional factors to redefine VR presence. Uncover actionable insights to design immersive and emotionally resonant VR experiences.

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Introduction: Unlock deeper insights into virtual reality (VR) experiences with our validated benchmark VR scenes and the TAP-Fear Structural Equation Model. Designed for researchers, developers, and VR enthusiasts, TAP-Fear bridges the gap between technical specifications and human emotional responses, offering a groundbreaking framework to understand and optimize presence in VR environments.

What is TAP-Fear? The TAP-Fear model is a cutting-edge analytical framework that examines how technical and human factors interact to shape the sense of presence in virtual reality. Developed from a large-scale study with 360 participants, the model redefines the interplay between:

  • Technical Factors: Including visual realism, field of view (FoV), and other hardware-driven parameters.
  • Human Factors: Including induced fear, perceived agency, and individual emotional responses.

By combining these dimensions, TAP-Fear offers a nuanced understanding of what makes VR experiences immersive and impactful.

Key Features:

  1. Comprehensive Analysis: Integrates both technical (e.g., visual fidelity) and emotional factors to deliver a holistic evaluation of VR presence.
  2. Validated Framework: Built on robust statistical analysis from a peer-reviewed study, ensuring reliability and reproducibility.
  3. Versatile Applications: Applicable across industries, from gaming and education to healthcare and training simulations.
  4. Actionable Insights: Helps developers tailor VR experiences to maximise user engagement and emotional resonance.

Who is it For?

  • VR Researchers: Gain a deeper understanding of presence and its influencing factors.
  • Game Developers: Create emotionally compelling VR environments.
  • Healthcare Professionals: Optimise therapeutic VR applications for anxiety or phobia treatment.
  • Educators and Trainers: Design immersive learning experiences that resonate.

Why Choose TAP-Fear? The TAP-Fear model moves beyond traditional presence metrics to explore the emotional and psychological nuances of VR. By linking fear and agency with technical parameters, this model uncovers the unseen dynamics that define immersive experiences.

How It Works: The TAP-Fear model employs a structural equation approach to quantify and map relationships between variables. By inputting specific technical settings and user feedback, the model provides a detailed analysis of:

  • The direct and indirect effects of visual realism and FoV on presence.
  • How emotional triggers like fear amplify or moderate these effects.
  • The role of user agency in enhancing immersion.

Get Started:

  1. Download the Benchmark: Access the benchmark along with documentation and case studies.
  2. Integrate and Analyse: Use TAP-Fear with your VR projects to evaluate and refine user experiences.
  3. Transform Your VR Experiences: Apply insights from TAP-Fear to design more engaging, impactful VR environments.

Ready to Transform VR Experiences? Embrace the future of virtual reality with TAP-Fear. Get started today and elevate your understanding of VR presence to new heights.

Contact Us: Have questions or need support? Reach out to our team at here.

Access the VR Presence Benchmark here

Resources

The VR Presence Benchmark is based on the following research:

Realism and Field of View Affect Presence in VR but Not the Way You Think (CHI 2023)

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