Body Doubling Meets Virtual Reality: A New ADHD Coaching Tool

Sarah Kennett

Published on: 08/10/2025

Body doubling—having someone simply present while you work—is a proven way to boost focus and follow-through for people with ADHD. Now research is taking this simple human strategy into virtual reality. A new study shows that both human and AI “body doubles” in VR can measurably improve sustained attention and task completion, offering coaches a scalable way to provide presence without constant live sessions. This emerging approach combines accountability, gentle social pressure, and brain-friendly design, providing ADHD coaches and clients with a fresh tool to experiment with.