Frontiers in Virtual Reality

Brief Research Report

Published on 03 Feb 2026

Running in triangles: the effects of continuous and discrete locomotion techniques on spatial orientation in virtual reality - a comparative study

in Technologies for VR

Jennifer Brade
Philipp Stiens
Annegret Melzer
Samuel Korb
Franziska Klimant
Martin Dix

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

doi 10.3389/frvir.2026.1760619

114 views

Original Research

Published on 30 Jan 2026

A large-scale mixed reality stadium for training coordinated tactical plays in basketball

in Virtual Reality and Human Behaviour

Hayato Saiki
Masakazu Hirokawa
Modar Hassan
Kenji Suzuki

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

doi 10.3389/frvir.2025.1722248

789 views

Original Research

Published on 30 Jan 2026

Immersive technologies and AI generate novel challenges to human subjects’ protections protocols

in Virtual Reality and Human Behaviour

Julia A. Scott
Aryan Bagade
Bhanujeet Choudhary

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

doi 10.3389/frvir.2026.1674326

390 views

Original Research

Published on 30 Jan 2026

Collective psychological ownership in virtual reality: implications for intergroup prejudice

in Virtual Reality and Human Behaviour

Reko Elovainio
Matilde Tassinari
Loris Vezzali
Veronica Margherita Cocco
Inga Jasinskaja-Lahti

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

doi 10.3389/frvir.2025.1738757

545 views

Original Research

Accepted on 29 Jan 2026

Virtual climbing: climb in place with four limbs

in Technologies for VR

Takashi Mitsuda
Shoichi Kimura

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

221 views

Systematic Review

Published on 29 Jan 2026

Taxonomy of human-system interaction challenges for metaverse integration in industrial maintenance

in Technologies for VR

Parul Khanna
Ramin Karim
Phillip Tretten

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

doi 10.3389/frvir.2026.1718280

617 views

Original Research

Published on 28 Jan 2026

Co-designing meaningful extended reality for physical rehabilitation: a stakeholder-driven approach to embodied telehealth

in Virtual Reality and Human Behaviour

Aviv Elor
Adrian Parrales
Strauss Michael Bourdon
Maxim Kuznetsov
Kamryn Callwood
Alyssa Tu
Michael Powell
Ash Robbins
Matthew Bundle
Felicia Skelton

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

doi 10.3389/frvir.2025.1675309

605 views

Perspective

Published on 27 Jan 2026

The Canaries’ Experience: saving lives through a true events based virtual reality experience a multidisciplinary approach using avatars in suicide prevention and intervention

in Virtual Reality and Human Behaviour

Salma Shalaby
Oladayo Bifarin
Ryan Ward
Niall McCann
Pooja Saini

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

doi 10.3389/frvir.2025.1629336

519 views

Systematic Review

Accepted on 26 Jan 2026

Gamified Virtual Reality in Post-stroke Neurorehabilitation: A Systematic Review

in Virtual Reality in Medicine

Alin Moldoveanu
Iulia Stanica
Cristian Lambru
Ana Magdalena Anghel
Silviu Stăncioiu
Anca Morar
Victor Asavei
Lupu Robert Gabriel
Delia Cinteză

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

211 views

Original Research

Accepted on 26 Jan 2026

Development of a Standardized Evaluation Model for Virtual Reality-Based Emergency Training: A Delphi Study on Competency Criteria for Interprofessional Teams

in Virtual Reality in Medicine

Jana Adams
Martina Weidler
Jorge Pereira Santos
Sarah Hermanns
Sven Dannemann
Jens Möllenbeck
Pascal Wegmann
Lukas Schatzl
Rebecca Schatzl
Patrick Dehn

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

202 views

Perspective

Accepted on 26 Jan 2026

When XR Meets Digital Twins: Redrawing the Conceptual Map of Extended Reality

in Virtual Reality and Human Behaviour

Katerina Girginova

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

216 views

Original Research

Accepted on 26 Jan 2026

Roles of synchronous visuo-tactile and visuo-motor stimulations in self-location during whole body embodiment: an exploratory study

in Virtual Reality and Human Behaviour

Sachiyo Ueda
Kento Higashihata
Takayoshi Hagiwara
Benjamin Navarro
Michiteru Kitazaki
Ganesh Gowrishankar

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

343 views

Opinion

Accepted on 23 Jan 2026

Will XR Become the Next Frontier in Healing Substance Use Disorders?

in Virtual Reality in Medicine

Leonardo Angelone
Elena Koustova

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

1,491 views

Systematic Review

Accepted on 23 Jan 2026

Effects of Augmented and Virtual Reality-Based Interventions on Social Behaviors in Children with ADHD: A Narrative Systematic Review

in Virtual Reality and Human Behaviour

Hatice Yalçın
Nilgün Sarp

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

137 views

Review

Accepted on 21 Jan 2026

Enhancing user authentication and security in Metaverse: a review of innovative techniques and the role of zero-trust models

in Virtual Reality and Human Behaviour

Vijayan Ellapan
Jeevalatha E

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

106 views

Mini Review

Published on 21 Jan 2026

The transformation of traditional Chinese painting in the digital art wave: the impact of AIGC and virtual reality

in Virtual Reality and Human Behaviour

Hui Cao

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

doi 10.3389/frvir.2025.1716174

826 views

Mini Review

Accepted on 16 Jan 2026

Virtual Reality and Embodiment: Rethinking Self-Construction and Identity in Therapeutic Contexts

in Virtual Reality and Human Behaviour

Vasudha .
Shalini Choudhary

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

268 views

Original Research

Accepted on 15 Jan 2026

AIMERS: An AI-based MR Scene Design System with Human-Centric Perception Optimization

in Virtual Reality and Human Behaviour

Xiaokang Wei
Yuqian WANG
Ao Zhu
Yan Luximon

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

180 views

Original Research

Accepted on 13 Jan 2026

Mixed Reality Based In-Pipe inspection

in Virtual Reality in Industry

Almat Dalabekov
Dias Akimbay
Darkhan Zholtayev
Tolegen Akhmetov
Azamat Yeshmukhametov

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

204 views

Hypothesis and Theory

Accepted on 12 Jan 2026

Immersive Sensemaking for Binary Reverse Engineering: A Survey and Synthesis

in Virtual Reality and Human Behaviour

Dennis G Brown
Emily Mulder
Samuel Mulder

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

131 views

Original Research

Published on 12 Jan 2026

Empathy in action: cultivating altruism through immersive game experiences

in Virtual Reality and Human Behaviour

Samantha B. Lorenzo
Leila Okahata

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

doi 10.3389/frvir.2025.1716138

1,146 views

Systematic Review

Accepted on 09 Jan 2026

Effects of Virtual Reality Interventions on Mental Health Outcomes Among Healthcare Workers in Hospital Settings: A Systematic Review

in Virtual Reality in Medicine

Alfred Haeussl
Ina Zwigl
Hannah Lackner
Verena Reiter
Tatjana Stross
Frederike Fellendorf
Elena M. D. Schönthaler
Matthias Huber
Veronika Huber
Johanna Schedlberger

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

271 views

Original Research

Published on 08 Jan 2026

The balance between clashing visual and idiothetic cues during path integration with redirected walking

in Virtual Reality and Human Behaviour

Guy Lavy
Shachar Maidenbaum

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

doi 10.3389/frvir.2025.1692424

929 views

Original Research

Published on 08 Jan 2026

Combination of hanger reflex and optical flow enhances head rotation and influences its direction

in Haptics

Yuki Kon
Hiroyuki Kajimoto

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

doi 10.3389/frvir.2025.1685366

867 views

867 articles

articles

Running in triangles: the effects of continuous and discrete locomotion techniques on spatial orientation in virtual reality - a comparative study

A large-scale mixed reality stadium for training coordinated tactical plays in basketball

Immersive technologies and AI generate novel challenges to human subjects’ protections protocols

Collective psychological ownership in virtual reality: implications for intergroup prejudice

Virtual climbing: climb in place with four limbs

Taxonomy of human-system interaction challenges for metaverse integration in industrial maintenance

Co-designing meaningful extended reality for physical rehabilitation: a stakeholder-driven approach to embodied telehealth

The Canaries’ Experience: saving lives through a true events based virtual reality experience a multidisciplinary approach using avatars in suicide prevention and intervention

Gamified Virtual Reality in Post-stroke Neurorehabilitation: A Systematic Review

Development of a Standardized Evaluation Model for Virtual Reality-Based Emergency Training: A Delphi Study on Competency Criteria for Interprofessional Teams

When XR Meets Digital Twins: Redrawing the Conceptual Map of Extended Reality

Roles of synchronous visuo-tactile and visuo-motor stimulations in self-location during whole body embodiment: an exploratory study

Will XR Become the Next Frontier in Healing Substance Use Disorders?

Effects of Augmented and Virtual Reality-Based Interventions on Social Behaviors in Children with ADHD: A Narrative Systematic Review

Enhancing user authentication and security in Metaverse: a review of innovative techniques and the role of zero-trust models

The transformation of traditional Chinese painting in the digital art wave: the impact of AIGC and virtual reality

Virtual Reality and Embodiment: Rethinking Self-Construction and Identity in Therapeutic Contexts

AIMERS: An AI-based MR Scene Design System with Human-Centric Perception Optimization

Mixed Reality Based In-Pipe inspection

Immersive Sensemaking for Binary Reverse Engineering: A Survey and Synthesis

Empathy in action: cultivating altruism through immersive game experiences

Effects of Virtual Reality Interventions on Mental Health Outcomes Among Healthcare Workers in Hospital Settings: A Systematic Review

The balance between clashing visual and idiothetic cues during path integration with redirected walking

Combination of hanger reflex and optical flow enhances head rotation and influences its direction