Locomotion Best Practices

• Matching avatar speeds to real-world walking and running.
• Using vignettes to darken screen edges during movement.
• Designing environments with occluding geometry.
• Applying temporal occlusion during rapid movement.
• Making peripheral geometry opaque and using simpler textures.

• Maintaining a consistent frame rate to prevent judder.
• Using independent visual backgrounds that move only with head movement.
• Simulating physical activities like walking in place or climbing.
• Adding spatial sound effects to aid orientation during transitions.

• Recommended: The best overall experience based on your team’s evaluation.
• Comfortable: Prioritizes comfort for users sensitive to VR motion.
• Advanced: Gives experienced users full control over movement options.

• Virtual environments
• Locomotion types
• User preferences
• Input maps
• Comfort and usability