Cognitive Aspects of Virtual Reality

The recent surge in VR technology blurs the lines between physical and digital worlds. While initially limited to gaming, VR is now expanding into education, healthcare, and engineering, fueled by AI and sensor advancements, paving the way for a future “cognitive triad” of humans, AI, and digital twins. It explores VR through the lens of CogInfoCom, highlighting its potential as a revolutionary new communication and information organization tool. VR’s unique spatial and temporal perspective enables intuitive information sharing and organization, surpassing traditional 2D interfaces. Furthermore, its future integration with AI and sensor technologies promises a powerful “CogInfoCom platform” that adapts to user needs and supports advanced cognitive functions. The definition of Cognitive Aspects of Virtual Reality (cVR) is presented, highlighting its synergies with related fields like Cognitive Infocommunications, AI, and the Internet of Things. cVR aims to understand how humans interact with and utilize information in 3D virtual environments, drawing insights from AI to enhance these interactions and empower users’ cognitive capabilities. This leads to the concept of a cognitive triad, where humans, AI, and digital twins collaborate within VR, potentially paving the way for a future Digital Reality that seamlessly blends the physical and digital worlds.