Introducing iMotions 9.0

Get ready for the newest generation of iMotions software. The help center article describes all the new features and improvements that you can look forward to in this newest iteration of our Biometric Research Platform.

Find the full release notes and download link here (login required).

Important note: if you have iMotions installed (version 8 and older) then the following applies to you.

• iMotions 9.0 is a parallel installation to any other older iMotions version. This means that you should NOT uninstall iMotions 8.
• When iMotions 9.0 is opened for the first time, the Study Library will be empty. But studies recorded in iMotions 8.0 or newer will be compatible with iMotions 9. That means you can save a study from iMotions 8, close iMotions 8, and open iMotions 9, then load the study or studies into iMotions 9 to continue working on them.
• You cannot load a study recorded in iMotions 9 into an older version of iMotions.
• You should be aware that if you load your library from iMotions 8 into iMotions 9, then your data will be stored in two locations and use up twice the amount of space.
• iMotions license is shared across versions and will automatically be shared.

Feature Additions

• We updated the Biopac SDK from v.2.2.1.1 (32Bit) to SDK v.2.2.3 (64Bit)
• Now, you are able to easily choose which data you want to post import from your Tobii Glasses in case you post import data recorded outside iMotions
• We cleaned up the User Interface in which you can customize your Sensor Data export, and added more options to configure markers
• You now have the option to show the name of the exported AOI in the Sensor Data export as well as combining them into one column, instead of displaying them as Booleans. This makes it easier to create Pivot tables from the Sensor Data export

Current customers can click here to see the full release notes (login required).

Feature Additions

• We’ve given the sensor data preview a facelift, so the UI is now consistent with the replay editor. We’ve also added some new functionality, including the ability to reorder stimuli during a test.
• During the summer, we worked to extend and improve our signal processing toolbox of R notebooks. You can now aggregate threshold signals from the Realeyes Facial Coding Algorithm and export summary statistics. We also added the ability to epoch your Galvanic Skin Response signals, which allow you to export the temporary mean, median, max, min, and standard deviation of the GSR signal for every chosen time bin size. For Electroencephalography, we added Welch’s method to the R notebook for Power Spectral Density analysis. Welch’s method is also a new option in the Frontal Alpha Asymmetry R notebook.

Bug Corrections

The BIG updates:

Some more updates:

Some bugs we squashed:

• Data collection engine improvements: more robust and powerful when executing multimodal biosensor research. Timing of synchronized datastreams has been improved even further.
• Addition of Varjo VR as eye tracker: the display resolution of the Varjo headset operates at the level that the human eye can see, creating incredible visual fidelity that allows users to fully immerse and interact realistically within their environment. The eye tracking is carried out using a unique infrared illumination approach, and combined with computer vision algorithms, provides eye tracking accuracy of less than one degree of visual angle.
• R notebook integration: new analysis methods, such as frontal asymmetry and power spectral density calculations for EEG data, and automatic peak detection for GSR, are now available within iMotions as standard.
• Addition of key frames for gaze mapping: a unique, semi-automated solution to difficulties posed by technically demanding gaze mapping scenarios. The relative position of the area of interest can be defined – or distracting areas excluded from the analysis – using an intuitive and user-friendly tool. The algorithm will then learn from the defined scenes, and process the gaze mapping to obtain complete data accuracy
• A new integration with the Tobii Nano: an accessible, laptop-only eye tracker ideally suited to small screens. Provides a high-level of accuracy at 60 Hz
• Integration with the Emotiv Cortex SDK: this SDK gives access to the raw EEG data, accelerometer data, and the collection of Emotiv metrics, such as Stress, Relaxation, Engagement, Focus and more
• EyeTech updates: calibration improvements, initial settings files for VT3 Mini and VT3 XL updated, live EyeTech camera updates, improved EyeTech 200 Hz support, hint added to locate EyeTech SDK path, able to make use of distance parameter (in study setup) for EyeTech trackers
• Updated integration with the Smart Eye Aurora SDK: allow two computer setup for Aurora eye tracker, added verification to gaze calibration workflow, left and right gaze position is supported, auto start/stop Aurora application
• Additions to data export information
• Option to toggle the display of trail and stabilizing filter for gaze point
• Eye tracking device type will be available in signal processing settings
• Segment level R Notebooks will be executed by the Process Algorithms dialog
• Add mouse / keyboard events for Glasses stimulus
• Improved static AOI editor
• Option to exclude Face and Environment camera recordings when saving study to file
• Hide respondent address, city and telephone fields
• First and Average Fixation Duration along with Mouse Clicks added to static/moving AOI exports
• Added support for using Shimmer ExG devices in Respiration mode (sensor type set in global settings)
• Include “marker text” field in detailed event list
• Graphical improvements to zoom option in Scene Editor

Current customers can read more and download iMotions 8.0 here (login required).

Important note: if you have iMotions installed (7.2 and older) then the following applies to you.

iMotions 8.0 is a parallel installation and hence can be used next to any other iMotions version (7.2 and older). However, you cannot migrate any studies from 7.2 or older into 8.0. Hence, if you are currently collecting data we would recommend you to remain with your current iMotions version till the end of your project before switching to 8.0.