Simulating Virtual Environment and Experience for Training, Exergaming, and Edutainment in eXtended Reality (XR): A Survey

In recent years, eXtended Reality (XR) technologies, including Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR), have emerged as transformative technologies in various domains and have revolutionized the fields of training, exergaming, and edutainment. These immersive XR technologies offer unique opportunities to simulate virtual environments and experiences that facilitate interactive learning and engaging physical activities. The simulation of virtual environments and experiences plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality and effective XR programs. This survey explores existing research and advancements in simulating virtual environments and experiences for training, exergaming, and edutainment in XR. This survey aims at providing an overview of the current state of research and development, discusses the challenges and opportunities in virtual environment and experience simulation, and highlights their future directions. By clarifying the advancements in virtual environment and experience simulation, this survey helps researchers discover the potential of XR in enhancing training, promoting physical activity, and revolutionizing education.