World's first research paper on improving metaverse counseling security SCIE published
Impact
We are proving
the effectiveness of metaverse counseling
with our research and data.
We have various research and practical operation cases,
including the effectiveness and security enhancement of metaverse counseling.
We are also working to provide human centered technology to the world by listening to diverse voices in the counseling field.
Impact Story
We prove it with our performance.
We have various research and practical operation cases, ncluding the effectiveness and security enhancement of metaverse consultation. We are also working to provide warm technology to the world by listening to diverse voices in the counseling field.
Research
Activities
Participating in AWE USA 2024
Participating in CES 2024 and linking with US accelerators
At the 2024 AWE Metaverse Expo held in LA, Metaforest utilized AI facial expression recognition avatars to ensure anonymity and provide an opportunity to directly experience various parts of the service without restrictions on consultation location.
Participated in ‘CES 2024’, the world’s largest technology exhibition held in Las Vegas, USA, and held a strategic meeting with global companies and accelerators Softbank, Nvidia, Adobe and CM holdings.
Presented joint research with professors from counseling colleges in the U.S.
MOU with center within Taiwan University and opening of Chinese version confirmed
Held workshops at Hunter College in New York, Rutgers University in New Jersey, and University of Sacramento in California, and conduct joint research with Professor Nagoun Na's team at Hunter College and Professor Seonhee Jang's team at Rutgers University.
MOU with center at National Taiwan University of Science and Technology and joint development of Chinese version of MetaForest. National Taiwan University of science and Technology Vocational Competency Enhancement Research Center signs MOU with EVERC and confirms Chinese version of MetaForest(within 2024).
Introduction of Metaforest by Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education
Selected as an excellent case of Korea University’s innovation project
NIA(National Information Society Agency) metaverse consultation and education program operation
MOU in progress through a pilot project by the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, and exclusively selected and operated as a non-face-to-face channel on Wipple, an integrated youth counseling platform in Seoul.
Among offline, video, phone, and metaverse consultations, 90% applied for metaverse consultation, and 60% of them entered their first consultation through MetaForest.
As a citizen participation project, we plan and operate Metaverse individual/group counseling, prevention education, Metaverse program planning contest, and Metaverse technology education program to prevent and relieve overdependence on the Internet and smartphones.
Metaverse construction service in progress
Metaverse Counseling Center opens
Psychological counselor consulting (education, lectures, training)
Establishment of NIA Internet Smartphone Overdependence Prevention Promotion Center, Myongji University Metaverse Counseling Center, and Suncheon National University Metaverse Student Counseling Center.
Korea University Department of Education Metaverse Counseling Center, Seun Psychological Counseling Research Institute Metaverse Branch, Chosun University One-Stop Student Counseling Center, Seoul Theological University Student Counseling Center, Korea National University of Education Psychological Counseling Center, etc.
Seoul Integrated Wee Center, Haeundae and Pohang Wee Centers, Jeollanam-do Office of Education, Chosun University Student Counseling Center, Daejeon Youth Counseling Center, Kwangwoon University, Korea University Education Department Counseling Center, Jeonbuk Human Resources Development Institute, National University Student Counseling Center Council, Korea Christian Counseling Psychology Academic Society, Korean Child Psychotherapy Association, etc.
Research
Progress Case
Participating in CES 2024 and linking with US accelerators
Participated in ‘CES 2024’, the world’s largest technology exhibition held in Las Vegas, USA, and held a strategic meeting with accelerator INNOVATION REFINERY and CM Holdings
Presented joint research with professors from counseling colleges in the U.S.
Run workshops at Hunter College in New York, Rutgers University in New Jersey, and University of Sacramento in California, and conduct joint research with Professor Nagoun Na's team at Hunter College and Professor Seonhee Jang's team at Rutgers University.
MOU with center within Taiwan University and opening of Chinese version confirmed
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology Vocational Competency Enhancement Research Center signs MOU with EVERC and confirms Chinese version of Metaforest (within 2024)
Introduction of Metaforest by Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education
MOU in progress through a pilot project by the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, and exclusively selected and operated as a non-face-to-face channel on Wipple, an integrated youth counseling platform in Seoul
Selected as an excellent case of Korea University’s innovation project
Among offline, video, phone, and metaverse consultations, 90% applied for metaverse consultation, and 60% of them entered their first consultation through Metaforest
NIA(National Information Society Agency) metaverse consultation and education program operation
As a citizen participation project, we plan and operate Metaverse individual/group counseling, prevention education, Metaverse program planning contest, and Metaverse technology education program to prevent and relieve overdependence on the Internet and smartphones
Metaverse construction service in progress
Establishment of NIA Internet Smartphone Overdependence Prevention Promotion Center, Myongji University Metaverse Counseling Center, and Suncheon National University Metaverse Student Counseling Center
Metaverse Counseling Center opens
AKorea University Department of Education Metaverse Counseling Center, Seun Psychological Counseling Research Institute Metaverse Branch, Chosun University One-Stop Student Counseling Center, Seoul Theological University Student Counseling Center, Korea National University of Education Psychological Counseling Center, etc.
Psychological counselor consulting (education, lectures, training)
Seoul Integrated Wee Center, Haeundae and Pohang Wee Centers, Jeollanam-do Office of Education, Chosun University Student Counseling Center, Daejeon Youth Counseling Center, Kwangwoon University, Korea University Education Department Counseling Center, Jeonbuk Human Resources Development Institute, National University Student Counseling Center Council, Korea Christian Counseling Psychology Academic Society, Korean Child Psychotherapy Association, etc.