Treating Phobia Using Virtual Reality (Glossophobia)

Abstract

The Virtual Public Speaking Platform (VPSP) is an innovative and immersive system developed to help individuals overcome glossophobia the fear of public speaking and enhance their overall communication abilities. By integrating advanced technologies such as Virtual Reality (VR), Sentiment Analysis, and Machine Learning (ML), VPSP offers users a realistic and adaptive environment for practicing public speaking. The platform simulates a variety of real-world scenarios including corporate meetings, classroom presentations, and professional conferences, allowing users to gain exposure to diverse speaking situations. A key feature of VPSP is its ability to dynamically adjust difficulty levels based on the user's progress and performance, ensuring a tailored and stress-free learning experience. The platform incorporates real-time sentiment and speech analysis to evaluate critical speech elements such as tone, pitch, pace, clarity, pronunciation, grammar, filler words, and overall coherence. It also identifies emotional states like nervousness, confidence, or anxiety, providing actionable feedback to help users improve their delivery and manage stage fright effectively.