Taction AR
augmented reality therapy app
Taction was an iOS & Android app that served as a prototype for a simple exposure therapy
game for children who suffer from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and/or anxiety-related issues.
The app rewarded users for tapping on images that heighten their anxiety.
The images could be selected by a child’s parents or therapist, tailoring the app to the child’s individual needs while also allowing families to become more directly involved in their child’s progress.
Taction! AR is a more recent prototype for an augmented reality version where you must explore your virtual or real surroundings to approach an interactive, 3-D avatar representing real-world animals that trigger your anxiety. For example, you must calm a barking dog down by petting it with a virtual hand.
Current state
Taction and Taction AR are currently prototypes and are being evaluated by clinical experts at the Child Mind Institute for further development.