Laboratories

Our group conducts a wide range of experimental research using psychophysiological measurements. We have an electromagnetically shielded and sound attenuated laboratory and many commercial up-to-date devices for psychophysiological research and behavioral research. We also have several prototype technologies developed in collaboration with Tampere University of Technology and Nokia Research Center. All the technologies can be used wirelessly to measure human behavior and most of them can be used to interact with technology in various ways.

A newly build laboratory is used to conduct studies with odorous chemicals. The lab is equipped with several electronic-nose devices, as well as odor-releasing devices. The lab maintains constant temperature and humidity, therefore the environmental conditions do not affect our measurements and features of chemicals.

The laboratory contains a construction reminding a car and a screen spanning 180 degrees of driver’s field of view. We mostly use open-source CARLA simulator for driving simulation. The construction features many sophisticated devices that support our research relating to autonomous driving, driver’s attention, driver’s safety, etc. For example, it contains belts controlled by software, a wheel with a strong force feedback, electronic mirrors, controllable vibration device to simulate road imperfections, a transparent display placed instead of a windshield, and so on.