The Impact of VR Interaction Methods on User Experience: Taking Medical Education and Cultural Heritage Games as Examples

Abstract

With the rapid development of virtual reality (VR) technology, its applications in fields such as medical education and cultural heritage have become increasingly widespread. As the bridge connecting VR systems with users, interaction methods directly influence user experience. This paper focuses on how VR interaction methods impact user experience, using medical education and cultural heritage games as typical case studies. Firstly, the definition and classification of VR interaction are clarified, and a user experience evaluation framework includes immersion, usability, cognitive load, and goal achievement is established. Secondly, by analyzing the interaction design practices in the two scenarios, revealing the role of interaction design in enhancing operational realism and learning efficiency in medical education, as well as its positive impact on reducing cognitive load and enhancing immersion in cultural heritage games. Finally, based on the case studies, proposing several recommendations including scenario-driven interaction design principles, multimodal interaction enhancement strategies, a balanced approach between naturalness and functionality, and the construction of a scenario-based evaluation system. The research findings provide theoretical references and guidance for VR interaction design in different fields, help improve user experience quality in VR systems.