Wetness Illusion in Mid-Air

This study explores the impact of combining multiple senses on how people perceive wetness in mid-air. We examine how factors like temperature, pressure, and visual stimuli influence the illusion of wetness on users’ palms. The first user study examines these effects and the complex relationships between these variables. The findings suggest that increased temperature and pressure increase the likelihood of perceiving wetness. Interestingly, we note the influence of visual scene content on wetness perception. This leads to our second user study, which investigates how visual context impacts wetness perception. The results demonstrate a strong link between visual content and wetness perception, offering valuable insights for designing immersive virtual reality experiences that enhance sensory perception.