Measurements of physiological parameters provide an objective, often non-intrusive, and (at
least semi-) automatic evaluation and utilization of user behavior. In addition, specific …

Emotions constitute an indispensable component of our everyday life. They consist of
conscious mental reactions towards objects or situations and are associated with various …

This paper proposes a protocol for the acquisition and processing of biophysical signals in
virtual reality applications, particularly in phobia therapy experiments. This protocol aims to …

In this paper, we investigate various machine learning classifiers used in our Virtual Reality
(VR) system for treating acrophobia. The system automatically estimates fear level based on …

Measurements of physiological parameters provide an objective, often non-intrusive, and (at
least semi-) automatic evaluation and utilization of user behavior. In addition, specific …

Introduction The primary objective of this research is to examine acrophobia, a widely
prevalent and highly severe phobia characterized by an overwhelming dread of heights …

There is a significant increase in the use of virtual reality in scientific experiments in the
fields of ergonomics, education, and psychology among others. Many researchers …

This paper presents the design, a pilot implementation and validation of eTher, an assistive
virtual agent for acrophobia therapy in a Virtual Reality environment that depicts a mountain …

Mental health conditions pose a major challenge for individuals, healthcare systems and
society. Virtual Reality (VR) in mental health is an innovative field. Recent studies support …

The field of affective computing has significantly emerged over the recent years, either we
talk about systems that recognize and interpret human emotions or applications with …