Immersive Scuba Diving Simulator Using Virtual Reality

Explore an innovative virtual reality scuba diving simulator called Amphibian in this 21-minute conference talk from the ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology. Dive into the details of a system that goes beyond visual and auditory displays to simulate a wide range of underwater sensations. Learn how the simulator incorporates a motion platform for buoyancy, suspended harnesses for drag, and additional sensors to replicate breath motion, temperature changes, and tactile feedback. Discover the results of a comparative study with experienced divers and gain insights into potential UI improvements for enhancing immersion in VR diving simulators.