Eating disorders
V3.1.27
Software Description
Detailed description of activities, settings, and interaction options within the scenes.
Patients experience the majority of the scenario while standing. If patients want to sit down, e.g. at a table to sit in front of a plate of food placed there, a physical chair must be provided.
Lobby
This scenario starts automatically when the app is opened.
At the beginning, a 5-second countdown appears in the headset. During this time, patients should look straight ahead, as the scenario will be aligned according to this direction. Beforehand, the patient should be positioned to have as much open space in front of them as possible. This also applies to all other scenarios!
In the lobby, the aim is for patients to familiarize themselves with a virtual environment as well as with the controllers.
Patients learn two essential things here:
Moving in the Space
Patients can move through the space using their own steps. For larger distances, however, the teleport function is used. To do this, push the joystick on the controller forward with your thumb. You will then see a colored beam that allows you to aim at any point on the floor. When the beam glows green, you can teleport to that location. To do this, simply release the joystick, and you will suddenly appear at the targeted point. If the beam is not green but red, teleporting to that point is not possible.
Our recommendation: At the beginning, use the teleport function for larger distances. Let the last steps to specific objects be taken with your own steps.
Picking Up Objects
With the virtual hands, a variety of objects in the scenarios can be picked up. To do this, move the virtual hand toward the object, such as a beer bottle. Then, press the button on the inside of the grip, usually with the middle finger. The hand will then close, and you will be holding the object.
If you want to release the object, simply let go of the button. Small objects, such as a cigarette, are automatically picked up with two fingers. Depending on the position of the hand (palm facing down or up), the cigarette is either held between the index and middle fingers or between the index finger and thumb.
Change of scenario
After an introduction in the lobby, select an appropriate scenario from the scenario overview on the left.
To do this, click on the image of the scenario and then on the play button below the preview screen.
The scenario will then load and appear in the headset.
Also, make sure to observe the 5-second countdown here.
Important note:
If you want to switch to another scenario, always switch back to the lobby first.
Only then can a new scenario be selected and started.
This should only be taken into account in this software package if there are further scenarios or films.
Explanation for the following descriptions:
When referring to “buttons,” this means all the buttons found under “Presets,” “Settings,” and “Interactions” that can be pressed by you.
When additional “interaction options” are listed, these refer to actions that the patient performs themselves in the headset.
Room with buffet table
In this scenario, you can interact with various foods and drinks. A scale and the avatar mirror image can also be used.
Description of the scenario
At the beginning, the patient stands in a room with many tables and chairs. There are buffet tables nearby, which are still empty at the beginning. The scales with the mirror are also located in the same room. There is also a fridge with cans of drinks in it and a table with a coffee machine nearby. You can also move out onto a terrace with two barbecues.
Buttons
- Showing/hiding of
- Sweets
- BBQ
- Fastfood
- Snacks
- Raw meat
- Beer (appears in the fridge)
- Set weight to appear on the scale
(Use the slider under “Settings” to adjust this).
Interaction options
The following interaction options are available for patients:
- Taking food
All the food on the buffet tables can be picked up. - Eating food
When the food is brought to the mouth, biting and chewing sounds are heard, and a piece of the food is missing. You can repeat this process until the food has completely disappeared into your hand. - Weighing yourself
You can step onto the scale (using the teleport function), and the set weight will be displayed on the digital readout of the scale. The avatar mirror image changes the circumference of the body depending on the weight. - Plates with food
The empty plates on the tables can be picked up and taken to the buffet tables. You can place food on it and take the plate back to the table. - Sitting on a chair
The chairs at the tables can be moved to sit down on them (a physical chair must be provided!). - Cans
You can take all the cans from the refrigerator and open them. Take the can in one hand and bring the other hand to the cap and press the index finger button, then hold the cap with two fingers. Now press the wrist downwards, whereupon the can opens and you hear the typical sound. - Drinking coffee
The already filled coffee cups near the coffee machine can be picked up and drunk from. You can take the sugar cubes next to it and throw them into the coffee. - Opening grill lids
On the terrace, all four grill lids can be opened. - Food on the grill
The food on the grills can be picked up with the grill tools and placed on a plate, for example.
Additional features
Your therapist software
At the top of your desktop app, there are several interesting features explained under this screenshot.
- Here, you can rotate the scenario in any direction. This helps patients make the best use of the space in the room.
- Here, you can select the appropriate hand type for the patients. Male, female, or neutral.
- Here, you can adjust the brightness in the scenarios.
- Here, you can adjust the volume. In some scenarios, there is, for example, background music.
- Here, you can report any malfunctions or share ideas for further developments with us.
Personalize Avatar
Customize the appearance, gender, hairstyle, hair color, age, and weight of your avatar – for the most realistic representation in the mirror image and a stronger sense of self-perception in the scenario.
Guide
Step 1: Open Avatar Customization
- Click on the hand symbol in the top menu bar.
- A new window will open, showing your current avatar in a mirror image.
Step 2: Choose Gender
- On the left side of the window, you can choose between a male or female avatar.
Step 3: Change Hairstyle and Hair Color
At the bottom of the window, select a hairstyle from the bar.
Below, you can customize the hair color. (Use the color picker and saturation slider to select the desired color)
Step 4: Set Weight and Age
In the lower-right corner of the window, you’ll find two sliders:
Set weight
Affects the avatar’s physique.Set age
Adjusts the appearance of the avatar to match the specified age.
Once you’re satisfied with the appearance, you can use the personalized avatar directly in the scenario. The adjustments will remain for the ongoing session.
AI-Dashboard
Creating AI Scenes in the VR Coach Software
This guide explains step by step how to open the AI Scene Library, generate your own 360° scenes, and use the internal gallery to share and explore scenes with other clinics.
1. Open the AI Library
To open the AI library, click on the AI Library icon at the top left of the VR Coach Software. Here you can view all AI-generated scenes created by your organization.
Select any video and click Play to preview it.
2. Create a New Scene
To create a new scene, click the “Create” button at the bottom of the AI Library. You will then be taken to the AI Dashboard.
Before you can use the dashboard, you must register once. Please use the same email address that you also use to log in to the VR Coach app. This ensures that your account can be correctly linked and that the scenes you create are automatically synchronized with the app.
After registering, you can log in using the same credentials.
You can also access the dashboard directly at www.vrcoach-ai.at. Scenes generated on this website are created independently of the VR system.
When you later open the AI menu in the Smart System, these scenes will be automatically downloaded.
3. Enter a Text Prompt
In the AI Dashboard, enter a clear and simple sentence describing the scene you want to generate. Specify the public location, people, and action.
Examples:
“Two men are standing in front of a train station and taking turns drinking from a bottle.”
“I am standing on a crowded escalator in a shopping mall going up.”
The more precise your description, the more realistic the generated scene will be.
4. Generate the Scene
Click Generate Scene to start the process. The AI creates a photorealistic 360° environment within a few seconds.
Credits are automatically deducted for each generated scene; your current balance can be viewed in your account.
After generation, the content is automatically added to your My Gallery. All scenes are automatically displayed in the Smart System AI menu — no additional steps are required.
Public Gallery
The Public Gallery is a central platform within the VR Coach community where clinics and therapeutic institutions can share and access AI-generated scenes. Although it is called Public Gallery, the sharing remains internal and limited to verified VR Coach users.
To share a scene, open it in your My Gallery and select Publish to Public Gallery. Your scene will then be visible to other users and can be used by them. Sharing is voluntary and can be disabled at any time.
You can also browse the Public Gallery to view and add scenes created by other institutions. Select a scene and click Add to include it in your own My Gallery. The scene will then appear as part of your personal library.
Each video in My Gallery displays its availability duration in the lower-right corner. When the duration expires, the scene is automatically removed from My Gallery and remains accessible only via the Smart System AI menu.
Important notes:
Scenes from the Public Gallery do not appear automatically in your library.
Only administrators can permanently delete scenes from the Public Gallery.
Deleting a scene in My Gallery does not remove it from the Smart System AI menu.
Deleting it in the Smart System AI menu will also remove it from My Gallery (a confirmation pop-up appears).
The “Delete all local data” button in the Account / Storage menu will also delete locally stored AI videos.
By sharing scenes through the Public Gallery, users gain access to an ever-expanding collection of VR therapy scenes, facilitating collaboration and content diversity within the professional community.
Usage Notes
- The AI generates only public locations (e.g., train stations, shopping malls, streets).
- Private interiors such as apartments are not generated.
- All content is stored in your user account and synchronized with the Smart System AI menu.
- Each organization starts with 5,000 credits; additional credits can be purchased at any time.
- Newly generated scenes are downloaded only after the Smart System AI menu is opened.
If you don’t find answers here, we are happy to assist you by phone or email!
