Phantom sense in VR is a phenomenon where people can feel touch sensations on their virtual body in VR, even though there is no physical contact. This is caused by the brain’s ability to create a sense of touch based on visual and auditory cues. When you’re in VR, your brain is tricked into thinking that your virtual body is your real body, so it responds to touch sensations in the virtual world as if they were happening in the real world.
I have experienced phantom sense in VR a few times. The first time was when I was playing a game where I was being attacked by a dragon. The dragon breathed fire on me, and I could feel the heat on my face and neck. It was a very realistic feeling, and it actually made me jump back a little bit.
Another time I experienced phantom sense was when I was playing a game where I was hugging someone. I could feel the person’s arms around me, and I could even feel their breath on my neck. It was a very intimate feeling, and it made me feel like I was really there with the person.
Phantom sense is not a common experience, but it is not unheard of. It is more likely to happen in people who are already prone to synesthesia, which is a condition where people can experience one sense in response to another sense. For example, someone with synesthesia might see colors when they hear music.
If you’re interested in trying to experience phantom sense in VR, there are a few things you can do. First, make sure that you’re using a VR headset that has good haptic feedback. Haptic feedback is the ability to feel touch sensations through the headset. Second, try playing games that involve touch sensations. There are a number of games that allow you to feel things like being hit, being hugged, or even being tickled.
Finally, just relax and let your mind go. The more relaxed you are, the more likely you are to experience phantom sense.