VR Headset Research Articles

Teleoperated forwarder with VR: impact of latency on operator log handling performance

ABSTRACT This study uses a full scale cut to length forwarder prototype to explore crane log handling during teleoperation (remote-control). Visual feedback is provided from stereo cameras into a VR headset. Details of the system are provided along with measurements on key properties. The system allows for an artificial latency (the delay between a command and the observed response) to be introduced. A setup to allow repeated crane operations is used to evaluate operator performance at different latencies and also to compare teleoperation with in-machine operation. The results indicate that teleoperation of crane log handling can achieve comparable performance to traditional in-machine operation. Notably, the performance is consistent even at transmission latencies that surpass those expected in 4 G internet connections. This suggests a potential for remotely operating forwarders from both on-site and potentially off-site locations. This research did not delve into actual forwarding work or the implications of wireless connection bandwidth or alternative technologies like Wi-Fi or 5 G. Future investigations should consider these factors, along with the requirement for enhanced camera systems to ensure holistic machine visibility and consequently, safe teleoperation.

RingGesture: A Ring-Based Mid-Air Gesture Typing System Powered by a Deep-Learning Word Prediction Framework.

Text entry is a critical capability for any modern computing experience, with lightweight augmented reality (AR) glasses being no exception. Designed for all-day wearability, a limitation of lightweight AR glass is the restriction to the inclusion of multiple cameras for extensive field of view in hand tracking. This constraint underscores the need for an additional input device. We propose a system to address this gap: a ring-based mid-air gesture typing technique, RingGesture, utilizing electrodes to mark the start and end of gesture trajectories and inertial measurement units (IMU) sensors for hand tracking. This method offers an intuitive experience similar to raycast-based mid-air gesture typing found in VR headsets, allowing for a seamless translation of hand movements into cursor navigation. To enhance both accuracy and input speed, we propose a novel deep-learning word prediction framework, Score Fusion, comprised of three key components: a) a word-gesture decoding model, b) a spatial spelling correction model, and c) a lightweight contextual language model. In contrast, this framework fuses the scores from the three models to predict the most likely words with higher precision. We conduct comparative and longitudinal studies to demonstrate two key findings: firstly, the overall effectiveness of RingGesture, which achieves an average text entry speed of 27.3 words per minute (WPM) and a peak performance of 47.9 WPM. Secondly, we highlight the superior performance of the Score Fusion framework, which offers a 28.2% improvement in uncorrected Character Error Rate over a conventional word prediction framework, Naive Correction, leading to a 55.2% improvement in text entry speed for RingGesture. Additionally, RingGesture received a System Usability Score of 83 signifying its excellent usability.

Metaverse-based cardiac magnetic resonance simulation to overcome claustrophobia (META-MRI): a feasibility trial

Abstract Background Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CMR) is crucial for diagnosing and stratifying cardiac disease, but up to 10% of patients face challenges due to claustrophobia. Conventional methods for overcoming claustrophobia have limited success. The metaverse, an immersive 3D environment using virtual and augmented reality, is under investigation for healthcare applications. A metaverse-based VR CMR simulation program was developed to assist patients with claustrophobia, but its clinical effectiveness is unexplored. Methods The META-MRI study involved 450 patients screened, with 32 enrolled. They were randomly assigned to intervention (Metaverse-based simulation + standard care) or control (standard care alone). The Metaverse program used a VR headset within the Aimedis metaverse platform. Training sessions occurred before scheduled CMR exams, with anxiolytic treatment when necessary. Primary endpoints included successful CMR completion, anxiety assessment using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), and usability through a questionnaire. Results Patients in the intervention group (n=16) completed Metaverse training successfully. During simulations, anxiety decreased (STAI scores: 73 ± 8 to 51 ± 11, p=0.02). Intervention group completion rate was significantly higher (81%) than the control group (37%) during real CMR exams (p=0.01). Usability scores indicated moderate satisfaction. Discussion The metaverse-based program significantly improved CMR completion rates and reduced anxiety levels in patients with severe claustrophobia compared to standard care alone. Traditional methods for claustrophobia have limitations, making the metaverse a promising tool. Despite promising results, further research is necessary, considering identified usability issues and economic implications. Conclusion This feasibility trial demonstrates the effectiveness of a metaverse-based simulation program in enhancing compliance with CMR exams for patients with severe claustrophobia. The strategy, combined with standard care, led to reduced anxiety and increased CMR completion. Further investigation with larger cohorts is required to validate these findings, addressing usability concerns and assessing the cost-effectiveness of incorporating the metaverse into routine clinical practice.Clinical and demographic characteristics

Early Neurosurgical Education in the Era of Distance Learning: Incorporating Virtual Reality and Cadaveric Specimen Demonstrations

BackgroundVirtual reality (VR) has emerged as a powerful tool for neuroanatomy education of post-graduated medical trainees. However, its use in early training, such as of undergraduate, medical and physician assistant students, in neurosurgery has not been evaluated. We also have limited insight into how VR may be integrated with traditional teaching methods. MethodsWe created the first of its kind elective course on neuroanatomy for medical students incorporating lecture-style didactics, case-based VR activities and cadaveric dissections. The course ran entirely remotely with each student tuning into class with their own VR headset. We asked the students to self-report their level of confidence with the material and complete knowledge quizzes, which were compared in aggregate between pre- vs post-course, and pre- vs post- each session. Results66.6% of students rated teaching quality of the course as excellent, and 33.3% as satisfactory. Most students (77.7-88.8%) also described the course as having a positive impact on their training. On aggregate analysis, the cohort reported increased levels of confidence in their understanding of neuroanatomy (mean 2.75 vs 5.4, p=0.02), neurosurgical approaches (mean 1.25 vs 5.7, p<0.0001) and the use of VR in neurosurgery (mean 1.5 vs 6.1, p<0.0001). Objectively, the cohort also performed better on post-session assessments, a difference which was statistically significant at p<0.05, in all but the first assessment. ConclusionsIntegration of VR with traditional pedagogical tactics is well received by the learners and contributes to measurable learning outcomes. Our experience informs the future use of VR tools in medical education.

From Novelty to Clinical Practice: Exploring VR Exergames with Physical Therapists

The COVID-19 pandemic, the rise of telehealth and virtual medicine, and the increased accessibility of commercial VR headsets have created opportunities to revitalize the physical therapy field and introduce more innovative tools to complement traditional practice. Researchers are actively exploring the intersection of VR, exergames, and gamified exercise to create new products that can improve both provider efficiency and patient care. This study builds on that momentum by delving into the perspectives of practitioners. We interviewed eight physical therapists after letting them experience a state-of-the-art VR exercise product (i.e., Supernatural VR ). Participants loved the game and were most optimistic about the mental benefits of using VR exergames alongside traditional PT, but cautioned the lack of feedback and expert guidance that could lead to misuse and further injury. Regarding the future integration of VR and PT, participants were cautiously optimistic and offered design feedback and recommendations, with warnings regarding the potential barriers to innovating clinical practice.

Comparison between three different delivery technologies of virtual nature on psychological state related to general stress recovery: An experimental study

Visiting nature has been shown to have several benefits for psychological state related to general stress recovery. However, for many people, access to nature is limited. Technological development has made it possible to deliver nature environments virtually. The present study examines the benefits of a same virtual nature (forest) environment delivered through different technologies on psychological state related to general stress recovery, more precisely, on restoration, current stress, subjective vitality, and affective response. The main focus is on comparing three different delivery technologies of virtual nature: TV (75″), VR headset (Meta Quest 2), and virtual nature room (30m2). The study applies a three-condition randomized trial with pre-post assessments and a crossover design, where 62 participants visited once in each condition for a 15-minute exposure of virtual nature (360-degree video with congruent soundscape). The participants responded to psychological measures before and after each condition. Overall, participants’ restoration increased, while current stress and negative affect decreased during the exposure. In comparison to the TV (control) condition, both the VR headset condition and the virtual nature room condition had a better impact on psychological state related to general stress recovery, as restoration and subjective vitality increased more. There were no statistically significant differences between the VR headset and virtual nature room conditions in any of the measures.

Role Of Virtual Reality Therapy In Psychology

Virtual Reality creates a controlled simulated computer generated environment that creates an experience which mimics the real world to form a Virtual Environment which helps users to interact with the virtual world. Virtual Reality Therapy (VRT) to treat Psychological distress by using VR headset or a head mounted system and the user views a specialized tailored visual content to overcome their fears without the risk of threat.

Human centered design of AI-powered Digital Therapeutics for stress prevention: Perspectives from multi-stakeholders' workshops about the SHIVA solution

BackgroundAI-powered Digital Therapeutics (DTx) hold potential for enhancing stress prevention by promoting the scalability of P5 Medicine, which may offer users coping skills and improved self-management of mental wellbeing. However, adoption rates remain low, often due to insufficient user and stakeholder involvement during the design phases. ObjectiveThis study explores the human-centered design potentials of SHIVA, a DTx integrating virtual reality and AI with the SelfHelp+ intervention, aiming to understand stakeholder views and expectations that could influence its adoption. MethodsUsing the SHIVA example, we detail design opportunities involving AI techniques for stress prevention across modeling, personalization, monitoring, and simulation dimensions. Workshops with 12 stakeholders—including target users, digital health designers, and mental health experts—addressed four key adoption aspects through peer interviews: AI data processing, wearable device roles, deployment scenarios, and the model's transparency, explainability, and accuracy. ResultsStakeholders perceived AI-based data processing as beneficial for personalized treatment in a secure, privacy-preserving environment. While wearables were deemed essential, concerns about compulsory use and VR headset costs were noted. Initial human facilitation was favored to enhance engagement and prevent dropouts. Transparency, explainability, and accuracy were highlighted as crucial for the stress detection model. ConclusionStakeholders recognized AI-driven opportunities as crucial for SHIVA's adoption, facilitating personalized solutions tailored to user needs. Nonetheless, challenges persist in developing a transparent, explainable, and accurate stress detection model to ensure user engagement, adherence, and trust.

Cervical Sensorimotor Function Tests Using a VR Headset-An Evaluation of Concurrent Validity.

Sensorimotor disturbances such as disturbed cervical joint position sense (JPS) and reduced reaction time and velocity in fast cervical movements have been demonstrated in people with neck pain. While these sensorimotor functions have been assessed mainly in movement science laboratories, new sensor technology enables objective assessments in the clinic. The aim was to investigate concurrent validity of a VR-based JPS test and a new cervical reaction acuity (CRA) test. Twenty participants, thirteen asymptomatic and seven with neck pain, participated in this cross-sectional study. The JPS test, including outcome measures of absolute error (AE), constant error (CE), and variable error (VE), and the CRA test, including outcome measures of reaction time and maximum velocity, were performed using a VR headset and compared to a gold standard optical motion capture system. The mean bias (assessed with the Bland-Altman method) between VR and the gold standard system ranged from 0.0° to 2.4° for the JPS test variables. For the CRA test, reaction times demonstrated a mean bias of -19.9 milliseconds (ms), and maximum velocity a mean bias of -6.5 degrees per seconds (°/s). The intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) between VR and gold standard were good to excellent (ICC 0.835-0.998) for the JPS test, and excellent (ICC 0.931-0.954) for reaction time and maximum velocity for the CRA test. The results show acceptable concurrent validity for the VR technology for assessment of JPS and CRA. A slightly larger bias was observed in JPS left rotation which should be considered in future research.

The Effects of Virtual Reality-Based Mindfulness Exercises on the Perception of Time, Psychological and Physiological States of Young People: A Randomized Crossover Trial

ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to assess and compare the efficacy of different electronic devices (VR headsets and tablet devices) supported mindfulness exercises. Contrary to previous studies, we compared the technologies not only regarding psychological but also physiological parameters. Additionally, we assessed time perception as an indicator of flow state, which can increase therapeutic adherence.MethodFifty volunteers (26 females and 24 males) aged 19–28 years (M = 23, SD = 1.93 years) participated in our cross-over trial. A 20-min mindfulness program (Guided Meditation VR™) was shown on both a VR headset and a tablet device, with a 1-week interval in randomized order. Psychological parameters and time perception were assessed through surveys, and an Empatica E4 wristband collected physiological data (heart rate, body temperature, electrodermal activity).ResultsBoth VR- and tablet-based mindfulness programs reduced stress, as reflected by improvements in both anxiety (a 7.06-point reduction in STAI-Y score, p < 0.001) and in-session physiological parameters (a 4.82 bpm reduction in HR, p < 0.001; 1.11 °C increase in body temperature, p < 0.001), without significant differences between the two devices. However, participants perceived the intervention as shorter than its actual time only in the VR condition (VR: 26 shorter, 9 longer out of 47, p = 0.006; tablet: 20 shorter, 14 longer out of 47, p = 0.39).ConclusionsWhile affirming the efficacy of electronic device-supported mindfulness in stress reduction, our study suggests no significant disparity between VR and tablet-supported exercises. Our findings also suggest that participants in the VR session perceived the intervention as shorter than its actual duration.PreregistrationThis study is not preregistered.

Searching for application areas for using AI and VR in the Higher Education classroom in Ireland

The changing landscape of education for all, internationally, has led to education policy and operationalisation mis-matches, we advocate for active learning and critical pedagogy in our modern society but our society and resources are not sufficiently welcoming to adopting emerging hardware and software in the classroom. Resource constraints restrict the move from experiential learning to implementation where resistance is in-built within our culture to hold on to traditional teaching and learning methods and delivery mechanisms. We are familiar and open to science requiring apparatus, but using tools such as virtual reality and artificial intelligence in our everyday teaching and learning is uncommon and warrants further evidence to support its implementation to becoming the norm. Education is the keystone for progress, we promote education as a sustainable, complementary activity to economic social and caring aspects of our society. As an integral part of the UN Sustainable developmental goals how we meet the objectives are contextual and in Ireland we currently adopt a traditional in-person educational experience with many online programmes affiliated with options for lifelong learning rather than mainstream education. Thus the experience of the authors through SEERLab (South East Education Research Lab) to design and develop teaching and learning artefacts is presented in this paper. SEERLab focuses on strategies to build a sense of community in HE (virtually) of educationalists who through their own learning experiences gain empowerment to dramatically change the classroom composition, using both physical hardware (VR headsets) and software (AI) to accentuate critical thinking and immersive learning in the classroom. There is evidence to support the use of VR in the classroom toward enhanced engagement of students (Kavanagh et al., 2017 and Campos et al., 2022). However, the emergence of new education policies based on data, learning analytics, tertiary market demand and access is not easily understood in our communities. We purport that educationalists need to embrace change at HE to administer and deliver curriculum using non-standard applications. This research initiated by lecturers in the design of pilots to meet learning outcomes through using VR is gathering evidence to further develop HE policy using VR in the classroom. There are tensions in global societal research discourses in relation to emerging technologies such as AI and scant social scientific research on societal attitudes towards AI; its value and limitations in education, fears and emotions about AI technology which requires redress. Without guidance lecturers advocating for the use of VR and AI in the classroom are challenged to demonstrate understanding the socio-cultural legitimacy of AI in Irish society. We present the cases of SEERLab that has been established to scaffold educationalists toward enhancing their attitudes towards VR and AI. These challenges can be overcome using an innovative pedagogical approach to link the needs of teachers and lecturers and students to untangle the complexity of emerging technology and deliver educational solutions globally and nationally. The pilot cases presented include modules from Nursing, Business and PhD postgraduate programmes. The piloting of this technology is moving to implementation stage and along with evidence from open educational communities we present the potential benefits and limitations of VR and AI in HE classrooms, which can lead to engaged students, innovative pedagogies, misperceptions, heightened sense of risk, inertia and resistance to its adoption. Universities, governments and organizations can work together to raise awareness about VR and AI through education and outreach initiatives aimed at different student cohorts but this necessitates greater knowledge in relation to accessibility, usability and educational ‘buy in’ and exposure to VR and AI technologies that combine scientific expertise with pedagogical know-how.

Realizing computer vision rehabilitation assessment tests & evaluation applications for mobile devices

Upper extremity impairments are a common consequence of stroke, necessitating thorough rehabilitation monitoring and kinematic assessments to facilitate motor recovery. The Box and Block Test (BBT) and Sollerman Hand Function Test (SHFT) are two widely utilized and recommended tools for objectively measuring upper limb dexterity and evaluating fine motor skill rehabilitation in patients. However, these tests rely on specific equipment and therapist attendance, making the process time-consuming and clinic-dependent. This paper introduces a computer vision-based hand rehabilitation assessment suite specifically designed for mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, which serves as a virtual alternative to traditional methods while also incorporating an interactive exergame. Our application faithfully integrates the original tests’ guidelines and procedures into an engaging computer vision experience, utilizing advanced technologies like MediaPipe Hands for precise hand and finger tracking. This innovative solution obviates the need for additional computer peripherals such as smart gloves or VR headsets, as well as physical equipment like wooden boxes and blocks, relying solely on the built-in camera of everyday mobile devices. In addition, we address several technical challenges encountered in our approach and outline future directions for score normalization and feature expansion, ensuring the continued improvement and efficacy of our hand rehabilitation assessment suite.

Effective innovative technological methods or a threat to students’ cognitive abilities and psychological state? VR headsets in online chemistry learning

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to introduce a method of teaching chemistry through virtual reality headsets via online platforms and to further assess the participants’ cognitive abilities and psychological states throughout the learning process. The experiment included 50 respondents. The respondents were divided beforehand into a control group and an experimental group. The former group was taught remotely through the Zoom app, while the latter was taught online through VR technology. The experimental group experienced lower levels of depression and anxiety than the control group, with p-values of 0.008 and 0.004 (p < 0.01), respectively. Memory and visuospatial skills improved significantly in the experimental group, with p-values of 0.038 (p < 0.05) and 0.01 (p < 0.01), respectively. Cognitive ability criteria such as concentration and abstract thinking were also higher in the experimental group after VR training, with p-values of 0.014 (p < 0.05) and 0.006 (p < 0.01), respectively. However, there was no statistically significant difference in academic performance between the groups throughout the experiment, with a p-value of 0.553.

Virtual Inspection System for Pumping Stations with Multimodal Feedback.

Pumping stations have undergone significant modernization and digitalization in recent decades. However, traditional virtual inspections often prioritize the visual experience and fail to effectively represent the haptic physical properties of devices during inspections, resulting in poor immersion and interactivity. This paper presents a novel virtual inspection system for pumping stations, incorporating virtual reality interaction and haptic force feedback technology to enhance immersion and realism. The system leverages a 3D model, crafted in 3Ds Max, to provide immersive visualizations. Multimodal feedback is achieved through a combination of haptic force feedback provided by a haptic device and visual information delivered by a VR headset. The system's data platform integrates with external databases using Unity3D to display relevant information. The system provides immersive 3D visualizations and realistic force feedback during simulated inspections. We compared this system to a traditional virtual inspection method that demonstrated statistically significant improvements in task completion rates and a reduction in failure rates when using the multimodal feedback approach. This innovative approach holds the potential to enhance inspection safety, efficiency, and effectiveness in the pumping station industry.

Co-creating and delivering personalized, nature-based VR experiences: Proof-of-concept study with four U.S. adults living with severe COPD

Severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) makes visiting outdoor spaces difficult. This proof-of-concept study tapped into personally meaningful outdoor memories to co-create and deliver personalized nature-based VR experiences with four adults living in upstate South Carolina, U.S. Our study objective was to evaluate participant responses to the co-creation process and VR experience. We identified familiar landscapes with each participant, captured 360-degree videos of these locations, and worked with them to select the videos, audio, and sequences to use. Each participant co-created and then experienced their own unique 5–7 min 360-degree video in a VR headset. Participant responses were measured with questionnaires on psychological well-being, perceived restoration, cybersickness, and presence, along with physiological data on heart rate, heart rate variability, respiratory rate, and blood oxygen levels. Our findings generally supported that the co-creation process and personalized, nature-based VR experience was safe for our participants and could support their psychological well-being. More broadly, this study supports additional research with these activities to promote well-being among people living with chronic disease.

P-466 The effect of Virtual Reality technology (VR) during oocyte pick up (OPU) in 100 IVF/ICSI patients - A randomised controlled trial (RCT)

Abstract Study question Does VR technology improve patient experience in terms of nervousness, nausea, pain, and total experience as well as consumption of painkillers during the OPU procedure? Summary answer The use of VR technology seems to have a positive influence on patient experience during OPU. No effect was seen regarding consumption of painkillers. What is known already In recent years, the VR technology has received increasing attention for its suggested calming and pain-relieving effect during medical procedures. Thus, a previous study using VR technology in women undergoing hysteroscopy showed a significant difference in anxiety compared to women not using VR. We previously performed a small pilot study in patients undergoing OPU. That study suggested that VR technology had a positive effect on patients before OPU in terms of level of relaxation and stress. Importantly, in the pilot project patients solely used the VR technology before the OPU procedure. Study design, size, duration This RCT included a cohort of 100 IVF/ICSI patients undergoing OPU. Patients were computer randomized into two groups: an intervention group (VR) and a control group (no VR) during OPU. Randomization was performed on the day of ovulation induction. The study was conducted from April 2023 to December 2023 in a public university affiliated fertility clinic. Participants/materials, setting, methods 10 minutes before the OPU procedure the VR headset was placed and remained in place during OPU in the intervention group. The control group was treated according to the standard procedure of the unit. Both groups answered a questionnaire, including 14 questions using VAS (Visual Analog Scale) before and after OPU regarding nervousness, nausea, pain and total experience. Moreover, blood pressure, heart rate, saturation, and consumption of medication was recorded. Main results and the role of chance The study showed that the use of VR technology in women undergoing OPU significantly (P = 0.01) lowered the patient’s systolic blood pressure before the procedure. Moreover, the study showed a trend towards a reduction in nervousness and consumption of painkillers. The comments of the patients regarding their total experience of the effect of VR were in favour of VR usage and several patients would choose VR technology for a possible future OPU. Limitations, reasons for caution The patient experience might have differed if the same nurse participated during all the OPUs. To find a possible significant effect of VR usage as regards nervousness and consumption of painkillers a future larger sample size is required. Wider implications of the findings The use of VR technology during OPU might be considered as a supplement for patients during OPU. Trial registration number NCT05826938

MetaVRadar: Measuring Metaverse Virtual Reality Network Activity

The ''metaverse'', wherein users can immerse in virtual worlds through their VR headsets to work, study, play, shop, socialize, and entertain, is fast becoming a reality. However, little is known about the network dynamics of metaverse VR applications, which are needed to make telecommunications network infrastructure ''metaverse ready'' to support superlative user experience. This work is an empirical measurement study of metaverse VR network behavior. By analyzing metaverse sessions on the Oculus VR headset, we first develop a categorization of user activity into distinct states ranging from login home to streetwalking and event attendance to asset trading, characterizing network traffic per state, thereby highlighting the vastly more complex nature of a metaverse session compared to streaming video or gaming. Our second contribution develops a real-time method MetaVRadar to detect metaverse session and classify the user activity state leveraging formalized flow signatures and volumetric attributes. Our third contribution practically implements MetaVRadar in a large university campus network to demonstrate its usability.

Learning from 360-degree videos on a VR headset compared to 2D videos on a monitor

Learning from 360-degree videos on a VR headset compared to 2D videos on a monitor

P‐254: Late‐News Poster: Design Optimization and Considering Mass Production of 2D Hole Arrayed Double Anode Structure for Improving Outcoupling Efficiency of OLEDoS

AR, VR Headset for “metaverse” is one of candidates to widen human life experiences with virtual reality. Display requirement for headset is the high resolution as to 3000ppi that needs to enhance outcoupling efficiency of OLED (OLEDoS). We optimized 2D hole arrayed double anode structure for mass production with materials, thickness of anode and interlayer, process variation of etching top anode, and particles in double anodes. Outcoupling efficiency of optimized structure is improved to 1.377 folds than conventional TE‐OLEDs. We hope that this study promotes more approaches to excite SPPs of anode.

Video saliency prediction for First-Person View UAV videos: Dataset and benchmark

Visual saliency prediction plays a crucial role in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) video analysis tasks. In this paper, an eye-tracking dataset of the immersive viewing of videos captured from a First-Person View (FPV) of UAVs is developed, which consists of 200 video clips captured by DJI FPV drones, with a resolution of 4K QHD. The videos cover six different genres and fourteen unique scenes. To study human visual attention in watching FPV videos, fixation points are recorded using an eye tracker integrated into a VR headset. Based on the dataset, a simple yet effective FPV UAV video Saliency prediction model (FUAVSal) is proposed as a baseline, considering spatial–temporal feature, camera motion information and FPV prior. To establish benchmarks for saliency prediction in immersive FPV UAV video viewing, sixteen computational models are evaluated on this dataset. Detailed quantitative and qualitative comparisons are provided. The developed dataset and benchmarks aim to facilitate research on visual saliency prediction for First-Person View UAV videos.