Donga, JoãoGomes, Paulo VelosoMarques, AntónioPereira, Javier2023-11-102023-11-102023http://hdl.handle.net/2183/34151Cursos e Congresos, C-155[Abstract] Public speaking is a valuable skill that plays a crucial role in personal, academic and professional success. Many individuals struggle with anxiety and lack confidence when facing an audience. To address this challenge, a virtual reality public speaking simulator has been developed to empower individuals and enhance their public speaking abilities. The virtual reality simulator offers a dynamic platform for immersive practice and training, incorporating distinct modes. Autonomous mode and interactive real-time intervention by physiological biofeedback mechanism and/or a therapist. By leveraging the immersive nature of virtual reality, this simulator aims to boost users confidence, enhance their articulation, persuasion skills and foster their ability to connect with diverse audiencesengAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://doi.org/10.17979/spudc.000024.39Simuladores de oratoriaEntrenamiento inmersivoRealidad virtualconference outputopen access