A Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy for Ptsd Patients Controlled by a Fuzzy Logic System
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This paper describes the main characteristics of two integrated systems that explore Virtual Reality technology and Fuzzy Logic to support and to control the assessment of people with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder during the Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy. The integration of different technologies, the development methodology and the test procedures are described throughout the paper.
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تاریخ انتشار 2014