Virtual therapy aids in facing the real world
By Benedict Carey | New York Times | Updated: 2010-12-12 08:50
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Arno Hartholt, left, and Stéphane Bouchard, both researchers, interacted with avatars, Mr. Hartholt in a Wild West setting. Michal Czerwonka for The New York Times; below, dave chan for The New York Times |
OTTAWA - Advances in artificial intelligence and computer modeling are allowing researchers to gain insight into how people are affected by interactions with virtual humans - or by inhabiting avatars of themselves.
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