Fengze Zhang

Out of Control: Effects of Multimodal Self-similarity on Embodiment During Autonomous Avatar Demonstrations in Virtual Reality

Virtual reality (VR) training often requires autonomous avatar demonstrations, yet embodiment is strongest under direct control. We examine whether multimodal self-similarity (i.e., in appearance and voice) can preserve embodiment when control is constrained. In a 2 (self-similarity: self-similar vs. non-self-similar)…