Design principles and technical safeguards that protect users from physical harm, psychological distress, and privacy violations in virtual and augmented reality environments through content moderation, comfort settings, and safety boundaries.

Semantic Classification

Content

Safety Features

  • Guardian boundary systems for physical space
  • Passthrough mode for real-world awareness
  • Motion sickness reduction techniques
  • Age-appropriate content filtering
  • Emergency exit mechanisms

Design Principles

  • Comfort settings for locomotion
  • Content warnings for intense experiences
  • Rest period recommendations
  • Harassment prevention tools
  • Privacy-preserving data collection

Provenance