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Studying the effectiveness of immersion for neurofeedback in mixed/virtual reality

Aleksander Valijamae1*, T. Steffert2, U. Berdardet1, J. Gruzelie2 and P. Verschure1, 3
  • 1 SPECS, Institute of Audiovisual Studies, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Edifici La Nau, Tànger, Spain
  • 2 Department of Psychology, Goldsmiths College, University of London, New Cross, United Kingdom
  • 3 ICREA, Technology Department, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain

We describe a methodology for the assessment of the efficiency of virtual or mixed reality spaces as neurofeedback (NF) training applications. We hypothesize that virtual environments induce high spatial presence that can serve as an effective reward for NF training. To test this hypothesis, we are using a mixed reality audio-visual virtual environment in a mixed reality system called the eXperience Induction Machine and its desktop version as a low immersion control. A number of subjective, attention performance and brain activity related tests are used in combination to assess the possible changes caused by NF training between two participant groups.

Conference: Annual CyberTherapy and CyberPsychology 2009 conference, Villa Caramora, Italy, 21 Jun - 23 Jun, 2009.

Presentation Type: Poster Presentation

Topic: Abstracts

Citation: Valijamae A, Steffert T, Berdardet U, Gruzelie J and Verschure P (2009). Studying the effectiveness of immersion for neurofeedback in mixed/virtual reality. Front. Neuroeng. Conference Abstract: Annual CyberTherapy and CyberPsychology 2009 conference. doi: 10.3389/conf.neuro.14.2009.06.097

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Received: 23 Mar 2009; Published Online: 23 Mar 2009.

* Correspondence: Aleksander Valijamae, SPECS, Institute of Audiovisual Studies, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Edifici La Nau, Tànger, Barcelona, Spain, aleksander.valjamae@gmail.com