Bisensorial: A brain-computer interface hack using tactile and auditory stimuli
dc.contributor.author | Maranan, DS | en |
dc.contributor.author | Haines, A | en |
dc.contributor.author | Fletcher, JM | en |
dc.contributor.author | Clarke, S | en |
dc.date.accessioned | 2016-07-19T17:14:02Z | |
dc.date.available | 2016-07-19T17:14:02Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2016-07-07 | en |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10026.1/5085 | |
dc.description.abstract |
Bisensorial is a prototype that was developed at Hack the Brain 2016 (www.hackthebrain.nl), a three-day hackathon in Amsterdam based on the theme of ‘hacking one's self better (or worse)’. BISENSORIAL was a fully working proof-of-concept of a technology for inducing desired mental states using touch and sound that evolved in response to EEG readings. A genetic algorithm generated patterns of auditory stimuli and tactile stimuli down a user’s back, based on readings provided by an EEG headset. The result is intended to be a personalised soundscape and ‘touchscape’ that adjusts to the user to construct the most efficient bisensorial stimuli for inducing a desired mental state. In order to both structurally encourage skin contact and freedom of motion we produced a spine structure cast in platinum prosthetic silicone that would provide a casing for the electronic components. This electronic spine is skin-like to touch and sculpturally mimics the anatomy of the vertebrae, giving the structure a visual reference regarding its function: as a sensorial device for the spinal column. The spine was integrated into a bespoke dress designed to maximise skin contact as well as provide torso support in order to relax the extensor muscles and make the tactile stimuli more perceptible. | en |
dc.language.iso | en | en |
dc.title | Bisensorial: A brain-computer interface hack using tactile and auditory stimuli | en |
dc.type | Design | |
plymouth.author-url | http://cognovo.eu/people/research-fellows/diego-maranan.php | en |
plymouth.organisational-group | /Plymouth | |
plymouth.organisational-group | /Plymouth/Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business | |
plymouth.organisational-group | /Plymouth/Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business/School of Art, Design and Architecture | |
dc.rights.embargoperiod | Not known | en |
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rioxxterms.type | Other | en |