Research on the Impact of Virtual Reality Games on Cognitive Abilities

Abstract

This paper presents an extensive overview of the current research progress of Virtual Reality (VR) games in the realm of cognitive abilities. With a particular emphasis on their utilization in cognitive rehabilitation and enhancement, it explores their profound effects. Various studies have established that VR games notably influence the mitigation of cognitive decline among older adults. This is primarily achieved by augmenting participation and compliance with rehabilitation programs. These games are designed to target specific cognitive areas and dynamically adjust difficulty levels to ensure maximum training efficiency. Moreover, VR games have exhibited positive impacts on cognitive enhancement in healthy individuals, leading to improvements in areas such as attention, memory, and problem-solving abilities. Despite these advancements, there are still challenges in standardizing evaluation methods and making VR games accessible to a wider range of users. Consequently, future research efforts should be directed towards the creation of universal assessment tools and the optimization of VR game designs, with the ultimate goal of fully harnessing their potential in cognitive rehabilitation and enhancement.