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Case Study

ExpandXR

Personalized Therapeutic Solutions

Developed for Wayne State University and Dr. Arash Javanbakht

An advanced exposure therapy platform built on the Apple Vision Pro and designed to empower clinicians and unlock healing for PTSD and social anxiety sufferers.

"You are totally onto something magical here."
Dr. Katie Gross, VA Northern California Health Care System
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Why ExpandXR?

Traditional exposure therapy treats symptoms. ExpandXR goes further — delivering dynamic, personalized scenarios that treat both trauma and the social dysfunctions it creates.

"I cannot feel these characters are not real... Thank you. I was spending too much for online grocery shopping."
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Patient using EXPANDXR
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The System Components

Two Components. One Seamless Therapy Experience.

Patient wearing Vision Pro immersed in virtual environment
Patient Module

易 Patient Module – Apple Vision Pro

Patients step into tailored virtual environments that simulate real-life scenarios — from grocery stores to family gatherings — enabling safe, controlled therapeutic exposure.

Clinician dashboard with scenario editor and patient metrics
Clinician Module

⚙️ Clinician Module – Desktop Application

Clinicians remain in full control. The desktop app allows them to select or customize scenarios, track physiological and emotional feedback, and adjust sessions in real time with the help of AI-driven analytics.

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Target Institutions

Specialized Clinics

Clinics specializing in PTSD, anxiety, and trauma treatment

Veteran Affairs

VA hospitals and first responder therapy centers

Research Institutions

Academic and research institutions focused on mental health innovation

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Our Purpose

To give mental health professionals a powerful tool to restore lives impacted by trauma—by creating realistic, socially relevant therapeutic encounters not possible with traditional methods.

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Institutional Support

  • State of Michigan: DHHS for PTSD Research and Development
  • Dept of Defense: Clinical trial for veteran PTSD treatment
  • Active collaborations with major institutions:
    • Responder Support Services (NC)
    • Dr. Deborah Beidel's Program (FL)
    • Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research
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Why This Matters Today

  • The rise of consumer-grade XR devices like Apple Vision Pro and breakthroughs in AI offer an unprecedented chance to reshape therapy.
  • ExpandXR is at the forefront of this wave—blending science, tech, and empathy into a tool clinicians have long needed.
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Platform Capabilities

AI-powered Conversations

Patients can talk to AI characters about complex and serious subjects just like any regular conversation.

Custom Scene Generator

Create personalized therapeutic environments tailored to specific traumas

Tools and Scenarios

Library of tools and scenarios developed with clinical researchers and patients

100+ Characters

ExpandXR has 100+ characters to choose from, each with their own personality and backstory.

Analytics and Client Data

Session data is analyzed to help clinicians understand the patient's progress and adjust the therapy plan as needed.

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Scenario Creation

Clinician creating a new scenario tailored to a specific patient's trauma profile

Clinicians can create custom scenarios tailored to each patient's specific needs, with fine-grained control over environmental factors and social interactions.

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What They Said

"It is amazing that it is creating both subjective and objective arousal evidence... extremely innovative."
Dr. Kenneth J. Ruggiero, Medical University of South Carolina
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Interested in Building the Future of Therapy?

Let's talk. Whether you're exploring immersive healthcare, mental health platforms, or complex Unity-based systems—TWO TIMES PI is your creative partner in making powerful, useful technology real.