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Erik Ofgang

What is Cybersickness? The Common Virtual Reality Side Effect Explained

Cybersickness

Cybersickness can be caused by the use of virtual reality (VR) headsets or related technologies, and includes symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, sweating, and eyestrain. 

Jonathan Kelly, a professor of psychology and human-computer interaction at Iowa State University, began studying cybersickness after research on another topic using VR was hampered by the number of people complaining of cybersickness symptoms. 

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