FeaturedNeuroscienceneurotechPsychology·June 19, 2019We know contact with nature makes you feel better. Can virtual contact do the same?The positive effects of spending time with nature on psychological wellbeing and health are well documented. However, not everyone can enjoy a trip to a green-space. New research suggests virtual exposure to nature via augmented reality and movies can mimic the effect and provide a boost to wellbeing. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceneurotechOpen Neuroscience ArticlesRobotics·March 15, 2019Seeing through a robot’s eyes helps those with profound motor impairmentsPeople with profound motor deficits reported an improved quality of life while using robotic body surrogates. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceneurotech·February 11, 2019Rats in Augmented Reality Help Show How the Brain Determines LocationUsing augmented reality, researchers discover how rats recalibrate learned relationships between a landmark, speed, distance and time to create a locational 'map' in the brain. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosneurotechOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 4, 2018Virtual Reality Brings Jedi Powers to Life with Force PushResearchers say Force Push will give users the ability to move distant objects using an approach for remote object manipulation in virtual reality. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceneurotechOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 17, 2018Virtual Reality May Encourage Empathetic BehaviorAccording to a new study, virtual reality may be a useful tool for encouraging empathy and positive attitudes towards marginalized groups. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceneurotechPsychology·October 16, 2018Eating with Your Eyes: Virtual Reality Can Alter TasteA new virtual reality study reveals people's perception of taste can be altered by what they experience in their surroundings. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 15, 2017Graspable Objects Grab Attention More Than Images of Objects Do3D images that appear graspable grab more attention that traditional 2D images, researchers report. Read More
artificial intelligenceFeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 6, 2016No Peeking: Humans Play Computer Games Using Only Direct Brain StimulationUsing only direct brain stimulation, game players navigate through simple computerized mazes, a new study reports. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·December 2, 2016Phantom Movements in Augmented Reality Helps Patients With Phantom Limb PainResearchers have developed a new method that utilizes both machine learning and augmented reality to help treat those with chronic phantom limb pain following amputation. Read More
