Université du Québec (Canada)
Last update: 09/30/2009
Company Overview
Patients with anxiety disorders must face their fears to conquer them. But putting patients in close proximity to what they fear can be difficult. Patients who fear flying, for example, cannot change... More
The Challenge
Université du Québec cyberpsychology researchers needed technology to quickly and easily create and deploy effective treatment scenarios in virtual reality.
Dassault Systemes Response
The team chose 3DVIA Virtools on Microsoft®.NET Framework and the Windows® Operating system for its user-friendliness, speed of development and effective translation of applications into VR... More
Patients with anxiety disorders must face their fears to conquer them. But putting patients in close proximity to what they fear can be difficult. Patients who fear flying, for example, cannot change their minds about a flight once the plane is airborne – unless their experience is a virtual one.
The Challenge
Université du Québec cyberpsychology researchers needed technology to quickly and easily create and deploy effective treatment scenarios in virtual reality.
Dassault Systemes Response
The team chose 3DVIA Virtools on Microsoft®.NET Framework and the Windows® Operating system for its user-friendliness, speed of development and effective translation of applications into VR environments.
Benefits
The combination of 3DVIA Virtools and Microsoft has allowed university staff and students to quickly develop stable, reliable virtual environments and use them effectively in treating patients.