Design model of Immersive Virtual Reality Aid System With Tamed Cybersickness For Children Road Safety Education (IVRAS4CROSE)

This study focuses on User Experience in Virtual Reality (VR) and Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR) assisted learning concept that is designed for children in learning road safety, particularly in minimizing the effect of cybersickness. Previous findings have revealed that studies related to educational content via IVR are highly lacking especially in specific requirements and empirical evidence in reducing the cybersickness effect of IVR applications. Hence, this study proposes a Design Model of Immersive Virtual Reality Aid System with Tamed Cybersickness for Children Road Safety Education (IVRAS4CROSE). There are four (4) main objectives of this study: (i) to determine the main components, elements, and cybersickness reduction guidelines of the proposed Design Model of IVRAS4CROSE with minimal impact of cybersickness effects, (ii) to develop the Design Model of IVRAS4CROSE with capability in minimizing cybersickness effect, (iii) to evaluate and validate the proposed design model of IVR through prototype and reviews from experts and end-user, and (iv) to evaluate the prototype in term of immersion, interaction, navigation, and physical response toward cybersickness aspect. All objectives have been achieved through various scientific activities and research steps through The Design Science Research Methodology. As a result, this study proposes 19 subcomponents that break down five main components of the IVRAS4CROSE. The proposed model has been validated through expert review and prototype. It was found that the proposed model has been positively accepted by local and international experts and is also useful for IVR developers through prototype. The findings of user experience evaluation also indicate that the application of IVRAS4CROSE – Bijak Melintas is capable to support children in learning RSE and at the same time has successful in minimizing the effect of the cybersickness toward IVR application. In conclusion, this study improves the existing knowledge through IVRAS4CROSE, as it provides the design elements and principles that help reduce the cybersickness effect and indirectly cultivates children engagement in learning children RSE. For practical contribution, this study produces the IVRAS4CROSE – Bijak Melintas as an alternative educational application for communities in learning children RSE.