This paper, titled “Simulating the acrophobia treatment with the help of Virtual Reality”, introduces a solution for those who suffer from acrophobia withthrough the help of Virtual Reality technology. In order to understand how this solution works, it is important to know the basics of every used concept, which are presented in the first three chapters of the thesis.

Thus, in the introduction part, it is presentedpresents a summary of what Virtual Reality technology is and how it evolved from its beginningbeginnings. This part is meant to show how I decided to choose this subject and what impressed me the most regarding this subjectabout it.

The next chapter presents the basics about phobias, especially about acrophobia. All
information needed to understand it, from definitions to symptoms, causes, or treatments are there.

Afterwards, comes the basics of Virtual Reality technology part come in. I thought the most interesting part willwould be to show some applications of VR in well-known life domains, such as education, art, and medicine. The benefits of Virtual Reality in psychological disease treatments are there, too.

The next chapter presents the application, whereas I tried to combine creativity with a basic treatment of acrophobia, which doesn't require the physicallyphysical presence of a specialist. I havehad the honor to receive feed-backfeedback from a psychotherapist, specialized in Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy, who guided me and gave me advice on how to approach everything. This chapter has its own sections, as- functionalities, design, implementation, and technical aspects.

Then, the following chapter presents the technologies used in the project. This, mainly introduceintroduces their definitions, history, and benefits.

In the end, the conclusion sumsums up the whole process of developing this project, from hard work, stress, and panic, to excitement, happiness, and satisfaction. Also, this part shows the eventual improvements that can be added to the project.