
Review · Educational · PC
PsychLabVR
By the LumiKin editors
Reviewed: 30 May 2026
PC
Noah Robinson · 2017
LumiScore
68/100
Good
Growth (BDS)
53
Risk (RIS)
4
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
E
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.44 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.70 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.50 | |
PsychLabVR offers a unique, free, and accessible platform for individuals to engage in simulated social scenarios, aiding in the measurement and potential treatment of social anxiety. Developed by academic researchers, it aims to provide an empirical foundation for automated interventions, fostering learning transfer and emotional regulation skills in a safe virtual environment.
Design risks
| R1 | Dopamine pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.17 | |
The primary risk involves the collection of behavioral data and survey responses, raising privacy concerns despite IRB consent. Technical issues like long loading times may disrupt the user experience. While designed for treatment, the immersive nature of VR and the focus on anxiety could be intense for some users.
Heads up
- Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.