Project Description
While auditory and visual displays dominate the transfer of information, other sensory modalities, such as the vestibular system, may be a viable option and be able to help reduce operator information load.听In Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation (GVS), electrical current signals the vestibular sensors involved with spatial orientation perception and balanced; however, we are looking to communicate non-orientation information to individuals.听Can GVS be utilized as a reliable display modality to provide distinguishable cues (i.e., information) that are robust to different environments (e.g., hot, cold, windy, etc.)?听Can it be utilized without compromising postural control?听How many different cues can individuals recall and associate with meanings?听These are some of the questions this research project will aim to answer.听The DLA student will be highly involved in the research process and have duties such as constructing equipment, finalizing testing procedures, recruiting subjects, collecting data, conducting analyses, and disseminating findings.
Special Requirement
Availability to test human subjects in 3-4 hour blocks.听
Contact
- Torin Clark (faculty)
- David Temple (graduate student)