SenseLab

UEF SenseLab is a multi-purpose research space which enables multi-sensory research setups, and it can be flexibly adapted to various experimental research needs. SenseLab is situated in the Educa building at Joensuu campus and it consists of a lounge, research space and a monitoring room. Senselab enables the study of consumer behavior and multi-sensory customer experience both in the real world and using virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (XR). Depending on the research setting, the research space can be transformed using technology into, for example, a restaurant, a shop or a nature attraction. The equipment available in the space enables the participants’ behavior and reactions to be measured using video footage and objective behavioral metrics.

Equipment:

Laboratory room:

2 x recording video cameras (Panasonic)

4 x Genelec speakers (one in each corner)

207,22 inch LED screen (Samsung)

Wall-mounted sensor box (measures room temperature, moisture, CO2 level, desibels, lumens (brightness))

Lounge:

2 x Genelec speakers

Television (Samsung)

Wall-mounted sensor box (measures room temperature, moisture, CO2 level, desibels, lumens (brightness))

Monitoring room:

Tabletop computer

34 inch curved screen

Television (Samsung)

Equipment for monitoring the lab space (microphone, control panel for cameras)

Movable objects:

ViewPoint System eye-tracking glasses (VPS Lite)

Smart Eye AI-X screen-based eye tracking

Oculus Rift VR goggles

2 x Airverse diffusers

Software:

 iMotions CORE (Foundational research software)

iMotions Eye Tracking Glasses module

iMotions VR Eye Tracking module

For more information about the SenseLab, equipment and research opportunities, please contact:

Professor: Tommi Laukkanen

Assistant Professor: Heli Hallikainen

Doctoral Researcher: Nino Ruusunen

University Teacher: Marianna Halinen