Study Finds Extended Use of AR/VR Headsets May Distort Reality Perception and Reduce Social Skills
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Researchers tested several AR/VR headsets like Apple's Vision Pro and found they distorted perception of reality, causing issues with balance, coordination, and navigation.
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After using the Vision Pro for hours, researchers' brains adapted to the distorted reality, but then had trouble readjusting to normal perception after removing the headset.
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The Quest 3 headset could delete portions of real walls and replace them with virtual scenes that seemed realistic.
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Using AR/VR headsets long-term may reduce critical face-to-face social interactions, causing distrust in others or seeing people as "non-people".
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More research is needed on the long-term effects of extended use of AR/VR headsets like the Vision Pro.