A Decade of Virtual Reality in Product Development: A Literature Review of Effectiveness, Challenges, and Future Research

While VR shows promise in enhancing specific phases of product development according to some studies, its usefulness is questioned by others. This paper reviews the role of VR in the early phases of product development, focusing on three key areas: idea generation and initial model drawing, design review, and ergonomics studies. The review categorizes sources based on their support for or opposition to VR’s effectiveness and explores future expectations for its role. A literature review from 2013 to 2023 was conducted, and potential areas for further research were identified.