The following software and technological equipment were acquired within the framework of
PRR funds with a view to investing in DigiMedia’s scientific research. Information about the equipment, as well as the expected impact on DigiMedia, follows.
The Gaze Viewer software was acquired to enable the use of the PCEye 5 device for collecting and analyzing eye-tracking data.
Impact: It will allow eye-tracker (PCEye 5) assessment in portable mode, since the Tobii Pro is installed in fixed desktop mode.
Grove – GSR Sensor is a valuable component for our motorbike research project due to its unique ability to measure physiological arousal through skin conductance. This capability is relevant for investigating rider stress, emotional response, and cognitive workload in real-world riding scenarios.
The purchase of the Grove GSR Sensor is justified because it:
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- Enables objective physiological measurement of rider stress and arousal
- Integrates seamlessly into our data acquisition platform
- Enhances the depth and impact of our motorbike research
- Supports development of safety and training innovations
Integrating GSR data strengthens the scientific rigor of the project and expands the scope of meaningful insights we can obtain.
The BITalino PsychoBIT biosensing system from PLUX Biosignals is an advanced, wearable physiological data acquisition device designed to capture a range of continuous body signals including electrocardiography (ECG), electrodermal activity (EDA), respiration, pulse, and light intensity in real time. This makes it extremely valuable for research studies involving human subjects interacting with dynamic environments, such as motorcycle riding.
The purchase of the BITalino PsychoBIT system is justified because it:
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- Enables objective physiological assessment of riders in real riding conditions
- Integrates smoothly with multi-sensor research platforms
- Provides data crucial for understanding stress, workload, and fatigue
- Supports advanced scientific analysis and contributes to new knowledge in rider safety and performance.
- Emotiv EPOC X 14, Emotiv INSIGHT (5 channels), and Emotiv MN8
The acquisition of the Emotiv EPOC X 14, Emotiv INSIGHT (5 channels), and Emotiv MN8 systems will support DigiMedia’s scientific activity by enabling advanced experimental research in neurophysiological signal acquisition, human–computer interaction, and user experience studies, particularly in contexts involving media technologies, audience emotion detection, immersive environments, and adaptive systems, with expected impact on high-quality scientific publications, interdisciplinary projects, and innovation in New Media research.
- Screen monitors and mouse
The acquisition of 5 monitors aims to strengthen the working conditions of the researchers and the science manager of the Research Unit, ensuring adequate computer resources for the efficient development of scientific and management activities.
