Research
The International Society for Presence Research (ISPR) supports academic research related to the concept of (tele)presence, commonly referred to as a sense of 'being there' in a virtual environment and more broadly defined as an illusion of nonmediation in which users of any technology overlook or misconstrue the technology's role in their experience.
ISPR was created in January 2002 to coordinate the annual International Presence Workshops as well as a variety of research efforts related to presence. The ISPR web site is intended to serve as a resources for those who conduct research, develop theory, write about, or simply are interested in, the concept of presence.
Last updated: August 12, 2004