Staying safe in virtual worlds: What (not) to do with a VR headset on

When wearing virtual reality headsets, make sure not to pass beyond virtual boundaries when you approach them to avoid getting injured. — Photo: Boris Roessler/dpa

SAN FRANCISCO: Broken bones, cuts and contusions: Researchers say these are the most-common injuries as rising numbers of people wearing virtual reality headsets come into contact with hard reality while at play in computer-generated worlds.

Recently published Dignity Health research into US emergency-room data shows significant increases in injuries as the technology has become more popular.