REALIDADE VIRTUAL IMERSIVA NO RECONHECIMENTO DE EMOÇÕES FACIAIS PARA O TRANSTORNO DO ESPECTRO AUTISTA: UMA REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA

Authors

  • Vagner Scamati UTFPR - Universidade Tecnologica do Paraná - Campus Ponta Grossa
  • Claudia Tania Picin
  • José Roberto Herreira Cantorani

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36557/2674-9432.2026v5n4p768-793

Abstract

This systematic literature review examines how Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR) can contribute to the effectiveness of Facial Emotion Recognition (FER) training for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The study followed PRISMA guidelines for the identification, screening, and selection of studies published between 2019 and 2025. Four databases were searched (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and IEEE Xplore), resulting in the initial identification of 1,751 articles. After duplicate removal, title and abstract screening, full-text reading, and a rigorous final analysis, 24 articles were included in the qualitative synthesis.The results indicate that IVR-based interventions demonstrate moderate to high effectiveness in improving FER in individuals with ASD, with varied effect sizes. IVR provides controlled, safe, and motivating environments that facilitate the repeated practice of socio-emotional skills, with evidence of generalization to real-world contexts. The primary technologies employed include head mounted displays (HMD), CAVE systems, collaborative virtual environments, and platforms featuring real-time adaptive feedback. This review identifies critical methodological gaps, including the need for larger-scale randomized controlled trials, the standardization of intervention protocols, and longitudinal studies to evaluate the maintenance of therapeutic gains. 

Keywords: Autism Spectrum Disorder; Facial Emotion Recognition; Immersive Virtual Reality.

 

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Published

2026-06-04

How to Cite

SCAMATI, Vagner; PICIN, Claudia Tania; CANTORANI, José Roberto Herreira. REALIDADE VIRTUAL IMERSIVA NO RECONHECIMENTO DE EMOÇÕES FACIAIS PARA O TRANSTORNO DO ESPECTRO AUTISTA: UMA REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA . Periódicos Brasil. Pesquisa Científica, Macapá, Brasil, v. 5, n. 4, p. 768–793, 2026. DOI: 10.36557/2674-9432.2026v5n4p768-793. Disponível em: https://periodicosbrasil.emnuvens.com.br/revista/article/view/1082. Acesso em: 7 jun. 2026.