Equipment

In addition to a large research space (Room 043), the facility includes two smaller research rooms (Room 033/Research Room A & Room 029/Research Room B) and an observation room (Room 031). Across the hallway from the research room suite are two individual-use washrooms, easily accessible to research participants before and after sessions.

Equipment currently in use includes, but is not limited to (send an email to commresearch@vt.edu for more detailed information), the following:

Data Collection: Biopac® MP35 system with peripherals to measure: • Skin conductance (EDA) • Electrocardiogram (ECG) • Facial electromyogram (EMG) • Electroencephalogram (EEG) • Noninvasive Blood Pressure • Push-Button Reaction Time Tasks Instant Audience Response Dial Set
Stimulus Presentation: Multiple Large Plasma-Screen Monitors Multiple Video Game Console Systems (e.g., PS2, XBox 360, Nintendo Wii, PS3) Media Presentation Systems (e.g., DVD, VCR) Networked Laptop Computer System Two Dedicated Internal Wireless Servers (Fixed IP Addresses)