Physical props

The Influence of a Prop Mass on Task Performance in Virtual Reality
A within-subject study shows that a lighter tracked replica improves pointing performance and reduces perceived difficulty and cognitive load compared with a heavy replica.
Lucas Thomesse, Julien Cauquis, Etienne Peillard, Lionel Dominjon, Thierry Duval, Guillaume Moreau
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The Influence of a Prop Mass on Task Performance in Virtual Reality
Investigating Whether the Mass of a Tool Replica Influences Virtual Training Learning Outcomes
A controlled study of 80 participants finds that, for the tested rotary-tool training, a replica weighing 50%, 100%, or 150% of the original tool did not measurably change learning outcomes.
Julien Cauquis, Etienne Peillard, Lionel Dominjon, Thierry Duval, Guillaume Moreau
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Investigating Whether the Mass of a Tool Replica Influences Virtual Training Learning Outcomes