Advancements in User Interfaces and Immersive Technologies in Virtual Reality

Virtual reality and immersive environments are key research areas with wide applications in scientific and educational fields. These technologies require new approaches for interactive features, demanding innovative narratives and user relationships. As ICT advances, it is crucial to develop new methods for information representation and user interaction within immersive environments. Virtual reality and related technologies on the virtuality continuum are emerging as powerful media for constructing and representing ideas. This review examines the latest capabilities of immersive digital technologies and their future potential. We discuss the evolution of these technologies, including virtual reality, and their applications in various scientific, artistic, informational, and educational contexts. We conclude that virtual reality is both a technological innovation and a concept that can integrate with user experience (UX) and interaction design, aiding in the creation of new experiences and expressive models for diverse research and educational domains.