2A2-L02 Virtual Sandplay Space that Gives a Sense of Peace : Spoken Dialogue and Cooperation with a Virtual Character(Virtual/Augmented Reality and Interfaces)

Abstract

This paper describes an immersive virtual environment in which one can cooperate with a virtual character through spoken dialogue and arrange animals, flowers, musical instruments, and pieces of furniture in a dedicated area. This study is motivated by animal therapy and sandplay therapy and directed for building a virtual environment that gives a sense of peace.