ABSTRACT
This chapter highlights the transitions of Team Performance Lab's (TPL) simulation methodologies from the physical to the virtual world and explores the utility of immersive virtual realities (IVR) for the investigation of interactions with autonomous robotic teammates. Details of simulation-based experiment techniques, both old and new, will be described with respect to the benefits and hurdles they pose to laboratory research. Consideration of the benefits provided by IVR simulations and associated interaction devices will additionally attend to the study of four domains: trust, reliance, situational awareness, and usability. A goal of this chapter is to provide a resource for practitioners who believe that IVR simulation research may benefit their work but are unsure whether the front-end effort of implementing the necessary tools is outweighed by the advantages that IVR has to offer.
