Lessons learned from requirements gathering for virtual reality simulators

Vivian GÓMEZ , Kelly PEÑARANDA , Pablo FIGUEROA

Department of Systems and Computing Engineering, Universidad de Los Andes, Bogotá 7620001, Colombia

Abstract

Background

This paper shows how current collaborative virtual environments (VEs) such as Mozilla Hubs and AltspaceVR can aid in the task of requirements gathering in VR for simulation and training.

Methods

We performed a qualitative study on our use of these technologies in the requirements gathering of two projects.

Results

Our results show that requirements gathering in virtual reality has an impact on the process of requirements identification. We report advantages and shortcomings that will be of interest to future practitioners. For example, we found that VR sessions for requirements gathering in current VEs could benefit from better pointers and better sound quality.

Conclusion

Current VEs are useful for the requirements gathering task in the development of VR simulators and VR training environments.

Keyword

Human computer interaction ; Virtual environment ; Requirements gathering ; Globally dispersed teams ; VR simulators and training

Cite this article

Vivian GÓMEZ, Kelly PEÑARANDA, Pablo FIGUEROA. Lessons learned from requirements gathering for virtual reality simulators. Virtual Reality & Intelligent Hardware, 2021, 3(5): 407-422 DOI:10.1016/j.vrih.2021.09.002

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