AREsTA - An Augmented Reality Exposure Therapy Application
Daniel Matias, Bruno Patrão, Paulo J. Menezes · 2023
One of the most common treatments for phobias is in vivo exposure therapy. This method is considered a very robust solution with a great success rate but presents some drawbacks that can be solved by recurring to technological alternatives like virtual or augmented reality. The goal is to present the development of an augmented reality application that allows the loading of several phobic elements and the creation of distinct scenarios in a flexible and interactive way. This approach should allow the patient to observe and interact with their phobic elements using the Hololens 2 while the therapist has full control over all these elements, creating a unique and personalized experience based on the patient's needs.