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Intermediate Visual Space Perception

Visual Mechanisms of Intermediate Distance Space Perception During Self-motion


Sponsor

University of Louisville

Enrollment

180 participants

Start Date

Sep 30, 2021

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The ability to judge the locations of various objects from oneself during self-motion in the intermediate distance range (\~2-25m) is crucial for successful performance of activities of daily living, such as walking and driving. However, little is known about the mechanisms of visual space perception involved in judging distance, the focus of this project, in the planning and/or execution of self-motion in the natural 3D environment. The theoretical knowledge to be gained from this project will contribute to the scientific literature and provide insights into how eye and neurological defects could impair visual space perception, wayfinding, and mobility.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 40 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study examines how people perceive distances and locations of objects in the space just in front of them (called intermediate visual space — roughly arm's length). Researchers use eye tracking, virtual reality, and other tasks to study how the brain builds 3D maps of the nearby world, which has applications for understanding visual impairments and improving assistive technologies. You may be eligible if: - You are between 18 and 40 years old - You have normal or corrected-to-normal vision (at least 20/20) - You have good stereo (depth) vision (stereo acuity less than 20 arc seconds) You may NOT be eligible if: - You have a self-reported history of eye or vision disease - You have physical movement restrictions that would prevent study tasks - You are pregnant (due to the time commitment involved) Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERVisual Stimuli for Space Perception

The visual environment (e.g., target locations and texture backgrounds) will be varied and human behavioral responses (judged distances) will be measured to reveal the space perception and cognitive processes underlying space perception and navigation.


Locations(1)

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

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