Human Factors
Simulation Research Lab
Conduct neuroscience research in simulations to explore the science behind human behavior, cognition, and decision-making. By recreating realistic scenarios in controlled environments, this methodology offers significant advances for fields like automotive, aviation, and healthcare. Unlock insights into performance, emotional responses, and neural processes to enhance safety, training, and system design for in-depth results.
How the Lab Works
- iMotions Lab enables efficient study setup, data collection, and analysis in a single platform to assess health & wellbeing factors like cognitive strain, stress symptoms, and mental fatigue.
- By integrating hardware such as Eye trackers, EDA and ECG sensors, and cameras, iMotions provides synchronized data to analyze metrics covering the entire field of occupational health and wellbeing.
- iMotions integrates with survey platforms like Qualtrics, allowing researchers to gather subjective insights on comfort and strain alongside physiological and behavioral data.
Feature Highlights
Unlock new dimensions in simulation research with by leveraging high-precision eye tracking. Analyze gaze patterns, attention shifts, and decision-making processes in immersive, interactive environments. Enhance your studies by integrating a range of additional sensors, enabling comprehensive insights into human behavior for industries like automotive, aviation, and healthcare.
Attention Metrics
Eye tracking attention metrics in simulation research provide insights into gaze patterns, dwell time, and fixation duration, enabling precise analysis of task focus, decision-making, and situational awareness in controlled, dynamic environments.
Tracking Physiological Stress Responses
Stress metrics in simulation research, derived from biosensors like heart rate variability and electrodermal activity, quantify physiological responses, offering insights into cognitive load, task pressure, and emotional regulation during high-stakes scenarios.
Arousal Metrics
Physiological arousal metrics in simulation research, measured via electrodermal activity and heart rate, reveal intensity of emotional and cognitive engagement, providing critical insights into user responses during dynamic and high-stress scenarios.
Muscle Contraction Metrics
Muscle contraction metrics in simulation research, captured via electromyography (EMG), assess facial expressions and body tension, offering insights into emotional states, physical strain, and task-related stress during simulated activities.
Emotion Metrics
Emotion metrics in simulation research represent fluctuations in emotional engagement, stress, and affective states, offering insights into how individuals emotionally respond to dynamic scenarios and environmental stimuli.
APIs & Integrations
iMotions Lab is designed for multimodal research, allowing easy synchronization of data from multiple sources. With support for third-party hardware, built-in event APIs, and LSL, it offers extensive integration possibilities.
Data Visualization and Analysis
The platform simplifies the interpretation of complex data, offering intuitive visualization tools that help assess physiological, cognitive, and emotional wellbeing, leading to informed interventions that promote overall health.
Applications in Simulation Research
iMotions’ Simulation Research Lab can be tailored to your specific research focus, whether in human factors R&D, Training or Healthcare.
Automotive Testing
Simulators in automotive testing enable evaluation of vehicle performance, safety features, and driver behavior while enhancing Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) analysis. They support testing of user interfaces, driver-assistance systems, and ergonomic designs in diverse, controlled, and risk-free environments, facilitating autonomous system development and prototype optimization.
Aviation Training and Testing
Pilots training and testing in aviation simulators enables them to practice complex maneuvers, emergency protocols, and navigation in diverse scenarios in a range of conditions. Simulators can also give insights into how to enhance Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) by evaluating cockpit interface usability and ergonomic design, ensuring safety, proficiency, and system optimization in a controlled, risk-free environment.
Healthcare Training and Research
Healthcare training and research in simulations enable practitioners to practice procedures at various skill-levels, refine decision-making, and manage emergencies in controlled scenarios. Incorporating VR with eye tracking enhances insights into visual attention, decision-making processes, and skill acquisition, ensuring improved performance, patient safety, and optimized medical interface design.
Control Room Operation Training
Simulators for control room operation training replicate real-time scenarios, enabling operators to practice managing complex systems, responding to emergencies, and optimizing workflows. They enhance decision-making, stress management, and team coordination in a risk-free environment, ensuring operators are well-prepared for high-pressure situations in industries like energy, manufacturing, and transportation.
A Versatile Platform
We can help you figure out the best set-up for your current research questions and resources. iMotions is flexible. As your research progresses and your analyses become more complex or your resources change, your dedicated Customer Success Manager can help you adjust your customized iMotions Health & Wellbeing Lab to your upcoming needs.
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