VR Simulations
Step into immersive virtual reality experiences that help you understand communication challenges in a whole new dimension.
VR Requirements
- • A WebXR-compatible VR headset (Meta Quest, Valve Index, etc.)
- • A WebXR-compatible browser (Chrome, Edge, or Meta Quest Browser)
- • Microphone access for audio-based simulations
- • Sufficient space to move around safely
Don't have a VR headset? You can test VR simulations right in your browser using mouse and keyboard controls!
Note: All original 2D simulations remain available at /simulations
Hearing Loss VR
Experience spatial audio challenges in an immersive 3D environment. Understand how hearing loss affects the ability to locate and understand sounds from different directions.
Features
- • Spatial audio simulation
- • Multiple hearing loss profiles
- • 3D directional sound sources
- • Tinnitus simulation
- • Real-time microphone processing
Stuttering VR
Experience social pressure and anxiety in virtual social situations while managing stuttering challenges.
Features
- • Virtual social environments
- • Avatar interactions
- • Pressure-based stutter simulation
- • Real-time speech challenges
Aphasia VR
Experience both receptive and expressive aphasia in immersive conversations where understanding and speaking become scrambled challenges.
Features
- • Scrambled speech comprehension (receptive aphasia)
- • Telegraphic word selection (expressive aphasia)
- • Adjustable severity levels
- • Multiple conversation scenarios
Why VR?
Virtual reality provides an unprecedented level of immersion that helps you truly understand communication challenges:
- Spatial Audio: Experience how hearing loss affects directional sound perception
- Environmental Context: Understand challenges in realistic 3D environments
- Physical Presence: Feel the emotional impact of communication barriers
- Interactive Learning: Engage with 3D elements for deeper understanding
Getting Started
- 1. Check compatibility: Ensure you have a WebXR-compatible headset and browser
- 2. Grant permissions: Allow microphone access for audio simulations
- 3. Put on headset: Click "Enter VR Experience" and put on your VR headset
- 4. Explore freely: Use your controllers to interact with the environment
- 5. Take your time: There's no rush - explore at your own pace