講義概要

Robust, qualitative, psychophysical assessment on the relationship between the physical environment and the user’s subjective experience is one of the core skills to optimize the machine usability, design, interface, etc. This course focuses on the latest brain science topics related to it and show some of the methods and limitations to assess the human internal process.

講義の目的

講義計画

Human sensory systems
Color vision and color technology
Motion perception and 3D vision
Eye movement, visual attention, and usability test
Face recognition, biological motion, motion capture techniques, and robot design
Active and passive touch
Body action, affordance, and ecological approach
Crossmodal perception and its digital applications
Short, long, and working memory
Human self-body perception, tool usage, and man-machine interface
Evolution and cognitive brain development
Social brain and theory of mind as a ghost in the machine
Psychophysical methods
Sensors and methods to assess the human brain functions

教科書・参考書等

Handouts

関連科目・履修の条件等

N/A

成績評価

Grading is based on 60% from the exams, 30% from the two papers, and 10% on discussion section participation.