Does Absent Vestibular Function Mitigate Virtual Reality Simulator Sickness?

This study compares three different groups of individuals:

• those with absent vestibular function and are deaf
• those with normal vestibular function and are deaf
• those with normal vestibular function that are hearing

Participants will be between the ages of 18-30 and will be recruited from Gallaudet University’s campus. The target number of participants (N) is 30. These appointments will be conducted in person.

The total time required will be two separate appointments lasting one hour and a half each, totaling three hours.

The cybersickness level will be evaluated using a self-report questionnaire requesting them to rate their feelings of various symptoms.