Effects of Motion Fidelity on Pilot Performance Using Mixed-Reality Visuals

Peter Zaal; Matt Blanken; Samuel Orth; Supreethi Penmetcha; Paul Slade

NASA NTRS · 20250011299

Effects of Motion Fidelity on Pilot Performance Using Mixed-Reality Visuals

Peter Zaal·Matt Blanken·Samuel Orth·Supreethi Penmetcha·Paul Slade

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This paper investigates the effects of simulator motion fidelity on pilot performance using mixed-reality visuals. In NASA’s Vertical Motion Simulator, eleven pilots flew a lift-plus-cruise electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle in a vertiport approach and landing task under four different motion conditions: no motion, small hexapod motion, large hexapod motion, and full motion. The simulator motion condition statistically significantly affected: 1) the severity of cybersickness, 2) motion ratings, 3) final approach and take-off boundary crossing groundspeeds, 4) longitudinal touchdown point, and 5) battery time remaining after landing. These results suggest that the use of motion systems in simulators with virtual- or mixed-reality visuals is warranted.

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Peter Zaal, Matt Blanken, Samuel Orth, Supreethi Penmetcha, Paul Slade. Effects of Motion Fidelity on Pilot Performance Using Mixed-Reality Visuals. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20250011299

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