@inproceedings{, author = {Hein, Oliver; Dietz, Felix; Pfleging, Bastian; Alt, Florian}, title = {BikECG - A VR Bicycle Simulator Concept that Integrates Physiological Data and Tele-Cycling}, editor = {}, booktitle = {CHI Workshop "CyclingHCI" (2024, Honolulu, HI)}, series = {}, journal = {}, address = {}, publisher = {}, edition = {}, year = {2024}, isbn = {}, volume = {}, number = {}, pages = {}, url = {https://www.unibw.de/usable-security-and-privacy/publikationen/pdf/hein2024chiea.pdf}, doi = {}, keywords = {}, abstract = {Different fitness levels during group cycling tours pose a challenge and have a negative impact on fairness, motivation and inclusivity within the cycling community. To solve this problem, we present a novel, physiology-adaptive Virtual Reality (VR) bike simulator concept. Using a road bike mounted on a Wahoo KICKR Smart Trainer and a Varjo XR-3 HMD, we implemented a VR bicycle simulator using Python and Unity 3D. Real-time ECG data acquisition via a Polar H10 chest strap enhances adaptive capabilities and provides a versatile framework for investigating the dynamic relationship between virtual experiences and physiological responses. This collaborative project, involving two universities, aims to explore tele-cycling and physiologically adaptive scenarios, with a second simulator under construction to expand the possibilities. The integration of real-time physiological monitoring improves the adaptability of the simulation, making it a valuable tool for studying human responses in VR-based cycling scenarios.}, note = {}, institution = {Universität der Bundeswehr München, Fakultät für Informatik, INF 5 - Institut für Anwendungssicherheit, Professur: Alt, Florian}, }