Virtual reality (VR) environments have greatly expanded opportunities for immersive exploration, yet physically navigating these digital spaces remains a significant challenge. In this paper, we present the conceptual framework of NAVIS (Navigating Virtual Spaces with Immersive Scooters), a novel system that utilizes a scooter-based interface to enhance both navigation and interaction within virtual environments. NAVIS combines real-time physical mobility, haptic feedback, and CAVE-like (Cave Automatic Virtual Environment) technology to create a realistic sense of travel and movement, improving both spatial awareness and the overall immersive experience. By offering a more natural and physically engaging method of exploration, NAVIS addresses key limitations found in traditional VR locomotion techniques, such as teleportation or joystick control, which can detract from immersion and realism. This approach highlights the potential of combining physical movement with virtual environments to provide a more intuitive and enjoyable experience for users, opening up new possibilities for applications in gaming, education, and beyond.

翻译：虚拟现实（VR）环境极大地扩展了沉浸式探索的机会，然而在这些数字空间中进行物理导航仍然是一个重大挑战。本文提出了NAVIS（利用沉浸式滑板车在虚拟空间中导航）的概念框架，这是一种新颖的系统，通过基于滑板车的界面来增强虚拟环境中的导航与交互。NAVIS结合了实时物理移动、触觉反馈和类CAVE（洞穴自动虚拟环境）技术，创造出逼真的旅行与移动感，从而提升了空间感知和整体沉浸体验。通过提供一种更自然且更具身体参与感的探索方式，NAVIS解决了传统VR移动技术（如瞬移或摇杆控制）中存在的主要限制，这些技术可能会削弱沉浸感和真实感。该方法突显了将物理运动与虚拟环境相结合，为用户提供更直观、更愉悦体验的潜力，为游戏、教育及其他领域的应用开辟了新的可能性。