Google is exploring ways to prevent players harassing each other in virtual reality. The company’s Daydream Labs has been experimenting with ways to deter people from making others feel unsafe or uncomfortable.
One demo for the HTC Vive encouraged respect among poker players by representing them with avatars of dogs. The experiments have been designed to discourage behaviour that may distress others.
In one, players standing to approach their opponent are encouraged to sit down by the screen turning black and white. They are also guided back to their seat by a coloured personal space bubble, and the fact their opponent could no longer see their avatar.
