Technologies

GSR Module

Enables iMotions software to connect with GSR and heart rate instruments from Shimmer and Empatica. Includes storage & visualization of raw GSR & heart rate signal along with accelerometer signals.

EEG Module

Enables users to connect, record, and live visualize EEG data and metrics from the Emotiv EPOC+ headset. Full overviews of channels, metrics, signal strength, and impedance tests are integrated.

Affectiva Research/Behavioral Modules: Facial Expression Analysis

This module integrates the Affective Affdex SDK 2.0.

• Valence: A measure of the positive (or negative) nature of the recorded person’s experience.
• 7 basic emotions: Joy, Anger, Surprise, Fear, Sadness, Disgust, and Contempt.
• Engagement: A measure of facial muscle activation that illustrates the subject’s expressiveness.
• 15 facial expressions: Attention, Brow Furrow, Brow Raise, Inner Brow Raise, Eye Closure, Nose Wrinkle, Upper Lip Raise, Lip Suck, Lip Pucker, Lip Press, Mouth Open, Lip Corner Depressor, Chin Raise, Smirk, and Smile.
• 33 facial landmarks
• Interocular distance: Distance between the two outer eye corners.
• Head orientation: Estimation of the head position in a 3MD space in Euler angles (pitch, yaw, roll).

Eye Tracking Module

• Enables iMotions software to connect with remote eye trackers and provides a feature rich palette of tools for eye tracking analysis of screen based stimuli (lab based setup).
• Conduct experiments on images, videos, websites, games, software interfaces, and 3D environments.
• Visualizations:
  • Individual & aggregate gaze replay
  • Static areas of interest (AOI)
  • Eye tracking metrics such as time to first fixation, time spent, ratio, revisitors, revisits, fixations, mouse clicks
  • Static heatmaps
  • Dynamic heatmaps
• Define areas of interest to track moving objects.
• Gain access to raw data of X, Y coordinate of eye position, pupil size, inter pupil distance, and distance to screen.
• Pupil, distance, and eye position on the screen are live streamed.

Tobii Remote Eye Tracking Sensors

There are 2 Tobii X2-30 remote eye tracking sensors required for use with iMotions eye tracking module.

Tripod for Remote Eye Tracking Bar

There are 2 tripods for the Tobii X2-30 remote eye tracking sensor.

Shimmer Sensors

There are two Shimmer sensors for collecting GSR data compatible with iMotions GSR module for export/analysis.

Empatica E4 Wristbands

There are 4 Empatica E4 wristbands for collecting GSR data compatible with the iMotions GSR module for export/analysis.

Emotiv EPOC+ EEG Headsets

There are 2 EPOC+ EEG headsets for collecting neurotherapy, biofeedback, and brain-computer interface data compatible with iMotions for export/ analysis.

PC Laptops (iMotions Data Analysis)

There are 2 Lenovo PC laptops available for iMotions data analysis. These laptops provide all the analysis capabilities of the iMotions software without the possibility of collecting data and do not include Affectiva Research/ Behavioral Modules.

PC Laptops (Multipurpose Research Use)

There are 3 Lenovo PC laptops for multipurpose research use.

MacBooks (Multipurpose Research Use)

There are 3 MacBook Pro laptops for multipurpose research use.

iPads (Multipurpose Research Use)

There are 5 iPads for multipurpose research use.

Dual-Monitor PC Desktops

There are 3 dual-monitor PC computer stations in B02C: Data Analysis/Coding Lab to code and analyze data.

Digital Recording Tower

There is a digital recording tower (located in B01A: Viewing Room*) that can display live feeds of research sessions occurring in rooms B01B (Multipurpose Research Room) and B02B (Naturalistic Research Area). Audio/video recordings of these live feeds can be saved via designated USB drives (available for reservation).

*Reservation requires reserving the room specified above.

TVs/Blu-Ray Players

There are 3 flat-screen HDTVs in the CRC:

• 55” TV with A/V hookups in B04E: Collaborative Research Area*
• 65” Smart 3D TV with A/V hookups and a Blu-Ray player in B01B: Multipurpose Research Room*
• 65” Smart 3D TV with with BU cable, A/V hookups, and a Blu-Ray player in B02B: Naturalistic Research Area*

* Reservation requires reserving the room specified above.

Logitech Webcams

There are 3 Logitech c270 HD Webcams.

Video Grabbers

There are 2 VGA/DVI video grabbers for capturing video streams from cable boxes, smartphones, video game consoles, and VR platforms. They require potentially also checking out an appropriate adaptor for the stream output device.

Blu-Ray Burner

There is 1 Blu-Ray burner for burning content and storing data or stimulus materials.

3D Glasses

There are 4 pairs of 3D glasses compatible with the 65” Smart 3D TVs located in B01B: Multipurpose Research Room and B02B: Naturalistic Research Area.

* Reservation requires reserving the above-specified rooms.

Audio Recorders

There are 3 audio recorders for data collection (e.g., interviews and focus groups) and the recording of events.

Headphones

There are 7 noise-canceling headphones for data collection and coding.

Presentation Remotes

There are 4 Kensington wireless presentation remotes.

Cables

The following cables are available for temporary check-out:

• HDMI cables of various sizes
• 3 USB 2.0 extender cables
• 1 15’ VGA extender cable
• 1 Network LAN cable
• 1 iOS HDMI cable

Adaptors/Dongles

The following adaptors are available for temporary check-out:

• 4 DVI/HDM converters
• 1 USB 2.0 to DVI converter
• MHL to HDML Adapter Cable

Virtual Reality Workstation

There is a single virtual reality workstation consisting of an Alienware Tower PC, an Oculus Rift virtual reality headset, and 2 Oculus Touch controllers in B01B: Multipurpose Research Room.

* Reservation requires reserving B01A: Viewing Room.

Oculus Go

There is an Oculus Go for virtual reality immersion. Its built in spatial audio and microphone create a unique and portable experience.

PlayStation 4

There is a PlayStation 4 with 2 wireless controllers in B02B: Naturalistic Research Area.

* Reservation requires reserving B02B: Naturalistic Research Area.

PlayStation 4 Virtual Reality System

There is a PlayStation 4 VR system which includes a headset, cables, a camera, and 2 PlayStation Move wireless controllers in B02B: Naturalistic Research Area.

* Reservation requires reserving B02B: Naturalistic Research Area.

Single-Monitor PC Desktops

There are 5 single-monitor PC computer stations in B04D: Graduate Research Hub for students to use at any time.

iMacs

There are 5 iMac computer stations for editing media content and producing stimulus in B04F: Stimulus Collection/Production Lab.

Scanner/Printer/Copier

There is a black/white high capacity scanner, printer, and copier available for faculty and students to use at any time in the B03: Reception of the CRC.