Table 3 Comparison of our proposed system with existing VR-Based cognitive therapy solutions.
From: A smart secure virtual reality immersive application for alzheimer’s and dementia patients
Feature | Our proposed system | Appel et al.10 – VR for Dementia | Yali et al.12 – VR Exercise Therapy | Tan et al.19 – CAVIRE VR Cognitive Assessment | Flynn et al.20 – VR-Based Dementia Engagement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AI-powered companion | ✓ Yes, interactive AI-driven support | × No AI interaction | × No AI companion, focused on physical exercise | × No AI interaction, only assessment | × No AI, passive engagement |
Personalized cognitive therapy | ✓ Adaptive tasks based on user progress | × Fixed therapeutic activities | × Fixed exercise routines | × Assessment only, no therapy | × No cognitive exercises, only VR exploration |
Speech & voice recognition | ✓ Bilingual (English & Arabic) | × No voice features | × No voice recognition | ✓ Some voice-based interaction for cognitive testing | × No speech interaction |
Security & privacy measures | ✓ AES encryption, HIPAA/GDPR compliance, RBAC | × Limited privacy discussion | × No discussion on security | ✓ Moderate security for medical data | × No security measures mentioned |
Virtual tourism feature | ✓ Includes 360° virtual environments & meditation | × No tourism, only dementia care activities | × No virtual tourism | × No tourism, only cognitive testing | ✓ Limited VR exploration (park setting) |
Engagement & interaction | 30% higher engagement than traditional cognitive exercises | Limited interactivity, passive VR | Physical engagement only | Assessment only, not designed for therapy | Limited interactivity, passive VR |
