Minogrid: a framework for the creation of virtual reality experiment and therapy applications

An increase in public interest in the utilisation of virtual reality headsets has led to many technological advancements in this area. Two of the fields that could potential profit from these advancements are psychology research and phobia therapy. One of the main challenges in using virtual reality in these scenarios is the application creation process. This paper proposes a framework that allows for easier virtual reality therapy and psychology research application creation and that is usable by people without programming knowledge. This framework, called "Minogrid", simplifies the creation process into answering several single choice questions and installing the required software. It is proven that this solution can be operated by users without programming knowledge.