Press Release: Cyberarium 2004
January 11, 2004
| WHAT: | Cyberarium – A Virtual Reality Exhibit “Using Interactive Media in Training and Therapeutic Interventions” |
| WHEN: | Sunday, January 11, 2004 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
| WHERE: | The Westgate Hotel 1055 Second Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 |
| WHY: | 9th Annual CyberTherapy 2004 international conference hosted by the non-profit Interactive Media Institute, gathers researchers from 18 countries to demonstrate technological advances in the use of virtual reality to treat medical illness. |
| HIGHLIGHTS: | Visit inter-active exhibits from Canada, Italy, Israel, Spain and the U.S. and experience the latest technology in virtual reality to treat medical conditions. Featuring: video games to remedy phobias, such as fear of flying, claustrophobia and panic disorder; a virtual reality “Snow World” to distract pain during medical treatments; robot baby dolls used for child therapy; a virtual reality world to treat nicotine dependence; a robotic arm to assist individuals with physical disabilities. |
| COST: | Free, but you must register to attend |
| CONTACT: | Interactive Media Institute Phone: Toll Free 1-866-822-VRMC (8762) cyberpsych@vrphobia.com www.interactivemediainstitute.com |