Room with cockroaches

Room with cockroaches

This virtual reality (VR) environment aims to create an ideal environment to apply the exposure technique to cockroaches. In this environment, the patient is seated and can observe a terrarium on the table in front of him.

SETTINGS VARIABLES

• Number of cockroaches
  Allows regulating the amount of cockroaches from a minimum to a maximum (6 cockroaches).
  
• Zone of exposition
  You can choose if cockroaches are on the table or inside the terrarium.
  
• Cockroach size
  Choose between three sizes: small, medium and large.

EVENTS

• Cockroach noise
  A noise is heard and the cockroach will start moving from side to side.
  
• Near distance
  Position the cockroaches at a close distance from the patient.
  
• Medium distance
  Position the cockroaches at an average distance from the patient.
  
• Far distance
  Position the cockroaches at a far distance from the patient.
  
• Cockroach in hand
  When this event is activated, cockroaches will approach and begin to walk above the avatar’s hand.
  
• Move finger
  The avatar starts to move a finger. This option aims to enhance the immersion of the patient through a rhythmic movement that you will have to perform at the same time, thus facilitating the identification of the hand you are seeing as your own.