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A deep understanding of the mechanisms of human depth perception is therefore crucial. Objective: This study aims to investigate the influence of motion parallax, color, and object position cues on depth perception in 3D space. Method: Random-dot stereograms based on binocular disparity cues were constructed; three experiments were designed, varying the stimulus movement speed, color, and position; two-alternative forced-choice (2AFC) psychophysical paradigms were employed to collect participants\u2019 responses regarding depth perception; and statistical analyses were conducted to examine the influences of these three cues on depth perception specified by binocular disparity. Results: A relatively small amount of motion parallax indicated a certain inhibitory effect on depth perception, whereas a larger amount might enhance the perceived depth. Introducing red, green, or blue color to the moving stimuli might also have a certain promoting effect. Furthermore, a significant difference in perceived depth was observed when the positions of the Test Stimulus and the Standard Stimulus differed within a trial, which might involve areas of higher-level brain function (such as visual attention). 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