Lubomir Ivanov
ABSTRACT
This paper explores the issues of optimizing the user experience in a complex, VR-based anti-bullying educational environment. The prototype software is aimed at training early school aged children and uses natural language processing (NLP) to create a more immersive and realistic educational user experience for different gender and age groups.
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