Justyna Maculewicz
Aalborg University Copenhagen,Denmark
Title: Rhythmic Performance with Audiotry and Haptic Feedback
Biography
Biography: Justyna Maculewicz
Abstract
The aim of this presentation is to introduce the results of the research focused on ecological feedback in rhythmic walking interactions. The studies have been conducted in Multisensory Lab at Aalborg University Copenhagen as a part of a presenter’s PhD thesis. We designed several experiments to test how people synchronize with different auditory and haptic cues and how their preferred pace is influenced by these stimuli. The great focus was placed on the difference between the ecological (gravel and wood surface) and non-ecological stimuli (sine-wave – metronome-like). Soundscape sounds were added as well to investigate further the effect of meaning contained in the real-life stimuli. We utilzed the real-time footstep detection system based on the ground reaction force (GRF). A microphone placed underneath the experimental setup detected participants’ footsteps. Cueing and feedback stimuli were provided through headphones based on the collected information. To look for the basis of the obtained results we designed an electroencephalographic (EEG) study.
The main novelties, which these studies contribute with are 1) a usage of ecological feedback and cueing in rhythmic interaction, which until now did not receive enough attention, unlike the non-ecological feedback; 2) investigation on tactile interaction within rhythmic walking scenario; 3) the first study on the influence of soundscape on rhythmic walking interaction with a focus on a preferred pace; 4) the first study on monitoring brain activity while walking with following ecological vs. non-ecological rhythmic cues.
In the presentation I will introduce our reasoning standing behind the studies and main results