@InProceedings{hein2024chiws,
  author    = {Oliver Hein AND Felix Dietz AND Bastian Pfleging AND Florian Alt},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of the CHI 2024 Workshop "CyclingHCI"},
  title     = {{BikECG - A VR Bicycle Simulator Concept that Integrates Physiological Data and Tele-Cycling}},
  year      = {2024},
  address   = {Honolulu, HI, USA},
  note      = {hein2024chiws},
  series    = {CHI EA '24},
  abstract  = {Different fitness levels during group cycling tours pose a challenge and have a negative impact on fairness, motivation and inclusivity within the cycling community. To solve this problem, we present a novel, physiology-adaptive Virtual Reality (VR) bike simulator concept. Using a road bike mounted on a Wahoo KICKR Smart Trainer and a Varjo XR-3 HMD, we implemented a VR bicycle simulator using Python and Unity 3D. Real-time ECG data acquisition via a Polar H10 chest strap enhances adaptive capabilities and provides a versatile framework for investigating the dynamic relationship between virtual experiences and physiological responses. This collaborative project, involving two universities, aims to explore tele-cycling and physiologically adaptive scenarios, with a second simulator under construction to expand the possibilities. The integration of real-time physiological monitoring improves the adaptability of the simulation, making it a valuable tool for studying human responses in VR-based cycling scenarios.},
  timestamp = {2024.04.19},
  url       = {https://www.unibw.de/usable-security-and-privacy/publikationen/pdf/hein2024chiea.pdf},
}