A Virtual Reality based Mind Game-Comparative Study of VR Ray Interactor and Hand Tracking for Improving Attention & Elevating Mind

Innovative applications in cognitive training in the improvement of mental health have become possible because of the rapid breakthroughs in virtual reality (VR) technology and our growing understanding of the human brain. The goal of this research is to create an immersive VR environment that involves people in a game that demands their attention while also grabbing their interest. The suggested mind game uses interactive components to encourage prolonged attention and cognitive engagement, such as visual stimuli, hand tracking, and difficult tasks. As they move around a virtual environment, users come across a variety of stimuli that demand their concentrated attention and prompt decision-making. Pilot research was carried out with a group of participants to assess the efficiency of the VR-based mind game. Assessments were given before and after the intervention to track improvements in attention performance. To quantitatively understand the improvement of attention, the attention levels recorded by the NeuroSky equipment were compared. Participants showed improvement in cognitive engagement and attention levels while playing the VR-based mind game and hence had a positive effect on improving attention. The comfort of the participants in the game while using a hand-tracking feature and VR ray interactor was investigated. Hand tracking is more effective for boosting attention and promoting engagement.