Cognitive Load-Driven VR Memory Palaces: Personalizing Focus and Recall Enhancement

Zhengyang Li; Hailin Deng

Cognitive Load-Driven VR Memory Palaces: Personalizing Focus and Recall Enhancement

Human-Computer Interaction 2025-06-04 v1

Authors: Zhengyang Li , Hailin Deng

Abstract

Cognitive load, which varies across individuals, can significantly affect focus and memory performance.This study explores the integration of Virtual Reality (VR) with memory palace techniques, aiming to optimize VR environments tailored to individual cognitive load levels to improve focus and memory. We utilized EEG devices, specifically the Oculus Quest 2, to monitor Beta wave activity in 10 participants.By modeling their cognitive load profiles through polynomial regression, we dynamically adjusted spatial variables within a VR environment using Grasshopper, creating personalized experiences. Results indicate that 8 participants showed a notable increase in Beta wave activity, demonstrating improved focus and cognitive performance in the customized VR settings.These findings underscore the potential of VR-based memory environments, driven by cognitive load considerations, and provide valuable insights for advancing VR memory research

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virtual reality

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@article{arxiv.2506.02700,
  title  = {Cognitive Load-Driven VR Memory Palaces: Personalizing Focus and Recall Enhancement},
  author = {Zhengyang Li and Hailin Deng},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2506.02700},
  year   = {2025}
}

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10 pages, 5 figures, submitted to HCII 2025. Includes EEG-based VR adaptation experiments, dynamic spatial modeling, and empirical evaluation of memory performance

Cognitive Load-Driven VR Memory Palaces: Personalizing Focus and Recall Enhancement

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