Harnessing Biofeedback: Enhancing Therapeutic Gaming for Stress Reduction

The Internet of Things (IoT) technology has expanded in recent years and significantly influenced various areas of human activity, including healthcare and personal health. This research focuses on the application of IoT solutions for monitoring physiological functions in a virtual reality (VR) environment to create therapeutic applications for patients with phobias. Considering the developed state of IoT and its capabilities in data collection and analysis, the research focuses on the integration and use of these technologies to support physiotherapy. The importance of the work stems from the constant need for innovation in therapeutic approaches and the potential that IoT contributes to improving monitoring systems. The aim of the work is to create and implement a system for monitoring the physiological reactions of VR users and to evaluate their possible therapeutic benefits. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 smart watch and an Arduino microcontroller with sensors will be used. The contribution of the work lies in the development of integrated applications that help improve physiotherapy techniques and expand the understanding of human-computer interactions.