Training
Design Optimization
2023
Optimizing Avatar Realism for Enhanced Social Presence in VR Meetings
Park, S., & Kim, H.
GDC
4.0
SCI
3.0
OCI
3.6

Summary

Investigated different levels of avatar realism. Found that moderately realistic avatars, rather than hyper-realistic or cartoonish ones, strike the best balance for social presence and user comfort in professional VR meetings.

User Group

Remote Workers

Design Variables Tested

Avatar Realism
Non-verbal Cues
Social Presence

Custom Tags

Social VR
Avatars
Remote Collaboration
User Experience

Open Science

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