Physical Impacts

One of the main problems with virtual reality is motion sickness. It is not unknown for people to suffer from nausea after spending a period of time in a virtual environment which is due to the effects the shift in perception has on balance. Our balance is affected by changes in the inner ear which results in feelings of nausea often experienced by people when travelling on a ship or some other form of transport.Some people are affected by this after spending only 30 minutes in a virtual environment whereas others can go several hours before they notice any ill effects. Another name for this sensation is cybersickness.