Human factors issues

• User studies and evaluation
• Presence and cognition
• 3D user interfaces and/or 3D interaction metaphors
• Self-representation and embodiment, virtual humans
• Sickness and side effects
• Realism, validity and fidelity
• Cost effectiveness and cost efficiency

Technologies

• Virtual Reality (VR) system architecture
• Collaborative and distributed VR
• Augmented Reality (AR) and mobile devices
• Augmented Virtuality (AV) and tangible interfaces
• Mixed Reality (MR)
• Tracking and motion technologies
• Advances in display technologies
• Image-based 3D modeling and rendering
• Realistic graphic rendering of dynamic or complex scenes
• 3D audio rendering and related technologies
• Haptic systems and devices
• Real-time modeling & simulation
• Multimodal interaction in immersive environments
• Immersive collaboration: technologies, use cases, management

Applications

• Industrial applications
• Aerospace and Transport
• Construction and Architecture
• Manufacturing and Engineering
• Medical and Rehabilitation
• Product and Process design
• Training and Education
• Cultural applications
• Serious Gaming and Edutainment