This animation offers a virtual tour of the first-floor part of the Socio-Cognitive Laboratory.
Video studio (room 113)
The video studio is designed for high-quality audio and video recording of interviews, focus groups, and multimodal interaction. The room is equipped with four height-adjustable Full HD PTZ cameras, positioned in each corner. Audio is recorded through ceiling-mounted microphones and, when needed, four clip-on microphones. The same mixed audio track is included in each camera recording, with minimal audio–video drift.
Find further information about the lab’s recording devices here.
EEG room (room 115)
Electroencephalography (EEG) measures electrical activity in the brain through electrodes placed on the scalp. It allows researchers to study cognitive and sensory processes as they unfold in real time. EEG is a safe and widely used method for a broad range of research questions, from infant language acquisition to language comprehension in adults. The lab is equipped with EEG systems from Brain Products and ANT Neuro.
Find further information about the lab’s EEG systems here.
Eye-tracking rooms (431, 440)
Eye-tracking measures people's gaze and pupil size. As visual attention is closely linked to cognitive processing, eye-tracking can provide insight into how people understand, process, and plan language.
The lab has dedicated eye-tracking rooms and equipment for different participant groups and research needs:
- Room 431: EyeLink 1000+ setup for child participants.
- Room 440: EyeLink 1000+ setup for adult participants.
- Portable eye-trackers: Portable Duo, SMI 250 RED, and two pairs of Neon eye-tracking glasses.
Find further information about the lab’s eye-tracking systems here.
Data processing office (203)
The data processing office provides four workstations for the secure and discreet processing of sensitive research data. It also offers access to specialised software, such as SR Research Experiment Builder and Data Viewer.