Objective: This study aims to investigate the relationship between individual balance ability and susceptibility to motion sickness. Given the rising prominence of autonomous vehicle technology, mitigating motion sickness, a common side effect, is cru...
Objective: This study aims to investigate the relationship between individual balance ability and susceptibility to motion sickness. Given the rising prominence of autonomous vehicle technology, mitigating motion sickness, a common side effect, is crucial. To achieve this, we assess motion sickness sensitivity by analyzing balance tests, biosignals, and surveys. Methodology: Eight healthy adult males participated, undergoing the Flamingo test to gauge balance. Based on results, participants were categorized into Non-Susceptive (n=4) and Susceptive (n=5) groups. Subsequently, participants were exposed to a 30-minute simulated driving session to induce motion sickness. Biosignals (Electrocardiogram, Electrogastrogaphy) and subjective motion sickness measures (Total Severity Score) were collected during this exposure.
Results: The Susceptive group displayed notable biosignal changes, including increased norm LF and Tachygastria Frequency, although these were not statistically significant. Similarly, Total Severity Score indicated heightened motion sickness in the Susceptive group, albeit without statistical significance. Discussion & Conclusion: The study suggests a potential correlation between poorer balance sense and increased susceptibility to motion sickness. However, due to the limited sample size, statistical significance was not achieved in biosignal changes. Future research with larger sample sizes is warranted to validate these findings.