Designing Presence - Building a Realism and Connection in Virtual Worlds

Explore how virtual reality therapy treats mental health conditions, and how the persistent, AI-driven metaverse facilitates immersive social interaction, education, and digital identity through persistent virtual worlds and avatars.

After completing this Pathway, you will be able to:

• Analyze the mechanisms of virtual reality exposure therapy and mirror therapy in triggering neurological responses like habituation or motor cortex stimulation
• Evaluate the role of AI and digital twins in creating persistent, synchronous virtual environments that enhance social presence and educational collaboration