SightLab Experiment Templates

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Choice & Perception Templates

Experiment Name	Category	What Can Be Manipulated	What Can Be Measured	Additional Features
Choice Comparison Template	Consumer Preference Studies, Product Placement, Decision Making Strategies	Input method (laser pointer, rating scale, keypress) Objects being compared (e.g., food items, products) Choice categories (e.g., healthy vs. non-healthy food choices) Background environment (e.g., supermarket, restaurant, neutral scene) Trial conditions (e.g., start/stop conditions)	Object chosen Choice confirmation time Eye-tracking (gaze points, dwell time) Physiological responses (if Biopac connected)	Interactive replay Biopac integration Automatic graph generation (bar charts of selections)
Distance Perception Task	Perception Studies, Spatial Awareness	Object positions (randomized X and Z shifts) Number of practice trials Comparison condition (e.g., Time to First Fixation, Performance) Environment and object selection	Performance (correct identification of unchanged object) Time to First Fixation Eye-tracking (saccade data, intersect positions, individual eye rotation) Head position View counts, dwell time, heatmaps, scan paths Walk path	No-code GUI setup available Data saved with all included SightLab metrics Supports environment and condition customization
Memory Experiment	Spatial Recognition, Cognitive Science	Number of objects and colors Object placement Trial count Learning phase duration Environment selection	Time taken to reach each target Eye-tracking (gaze behavior, fixation data) Path taken to each object Performance (correct selections) Walk path	No-code GUI setup available Supports custom object and environment settings Automatic logging of participant performance data

Reaction Time Templates

Experiment Name	Category	What Can Be Manipulated	What Can Be Measured	Additional Features
Basic Reaction Time Task	Cognitive Processing, Reflex Measurement	Object positions Fade-in speed Environment model	Reaction time to visual stimulus	No-code GUI setup available Customizable fade-in duration
Reaction Time with Selector Tool	Cognitive Processing, Interaction Studies	Object positions Trial count Environment model	Reaction time to highlight and confirm selection	Uses gaze or cursor tracking Supports trial customization
Shoot/Don't Shoot Task	Decision-Making Under Pressure	Number of threat and neutral objects Object spawn positions Environment model	Reaction time Decision accuracy	Tracks responses to threat vs. neutral objects Customizable object list
Shoot/Don't Shoot in a Maze	Decision-Making Under Pressure, Navigation Tasks	Maze structure Proximity sensor placement Object spawn logic	Reaction time Decision accuracy Walk path	Requires navigation through the maze Customizable task duration

Visual Search Templates

Experiment Name	Category	What Can Be Manipulated	What Can Be Measured	Additional Features
Customizable Visual Search	Attention & Perception Research, Cognitive Science	Target object selection Environment model Trial conditions (e.g., task duration, object highlight effects)	Search time Eye-tracking (fixations, scan paths) Walk path	No-code GUI setup available Session replay with heatmaps Data analysis with matplotlib, PANDAS
Single Object Visual Search	Attention & Perception Research, Cognitive Science	Object size and position Environment selection Trial conditions (e.g., STIM file configurations)	Search time Eye-tracking (fixations, scan paths) Walk path	Fully configurable via GUI or STIM file No-code setup option Data logging with Biopac integration
Multiple Object Visual Search	Attention & Perception Research, Cognitive Science	Number of objects Object size variation Confidence rating options Trial conditions	Search time Confidence ratings Eye-tracking (fixations, scan paths) Walk path	Interactive replay with heatmaps Choice and confidence correlation analysis
Randomized Visual Search	Attention & Perception Research, Cognitive Science	Target object locations randomized Environment model Trial conditions (e.g., time constraints)	Search time Object finding accuracy Eye-tracking (fixations, scan paths) Walk path	Timed vs. untimed modes Customizable via STIM file Visual analytics using matplotlib
Spatial Scanning Task	Attention & Perception Research	Number of moving objects Object movement patterns Target object color	Search accuracy Eye-tracking (fixations, scan paths) Walk path	No-code GUI setup available Customizable distraction patterns
Pigeon Hunt	Visual Search, Attention Research	Number of pigeons Hiding spot locations Trial duration	Search accuracy Reaction time Eye-tracking (fixations, scan paths) Walk path	Interactive replay Heatmaps and scan paths Supports audio-based search cues

Phobia & Exposure Templates

Experiment Name	Category	What Can Be Manipulated	What Can Be Measured	Additional Features
Fear of Heights (Walk the Plank)	Phobia Exposure, Anxiety Research	Height of plank Surrounding environment Trial conditions	Physiological response Eye-tracking (gaze behavior) Walk path	No-code GUI setup available Biopac integration for physiological tracking
Elevator, Airplane, Arachnophobia	Phobia Exposure, Anxiety Research	Type of environment Exposure duration Object interaction level	Physiological response Eye-tracking Walk path	Supports gradual exposure therapy Customizable scenarios
BioFeedback Exposure	Anxiety Management, Physiological Control	Exposure intensity Feedback mechanism	Physiological response Control effectiveness	Real-time biofeedback Progressive difficulty levels
General Stimulus Exposure	Sensory Processing & Cognitive Load	3D models (VR and AR, also real world objects in VR) 360 media Virtual screens Standard media	Eye-tracking (gaze behavior) Interaction engagement	Supports different media types No-code GUI setup available

Interaction & Simulation Templates

Experiment Name	Category	What Can Be Manipulated	What Can Be Measured	Additional Features
Mirror Demo	Self-Perception, Embodiment Research	Mirror positioning Environment lighting	Self-directed gaze patterns Movement synchronization	Real-time reflection Customizable environment
Grabbing and Reaching Task	Motor Control, Physical Interaction	Object distance Object size Object complexity	Reach accuracy Grasp precision Completion time	Hand tracking integration Haptic feedback options
Scripted Avatars	Social Interaction & Bias Studies	Avatar gender, race, voice Text-based dialogue	Participant response time Eye-tracking	Avatars can read from text file Dynamic conversation scenarios
Driving Simulator Context	Spatial Awareness, Reaction Time	Road conditions Traffic density Environmental distractions	Reaction time Decision accuracy Eye-tracking	Can be combined with physiological tracking Supports hazard response testing
AI-Enabled Role-Playing Agents	Social Simulation, Behavioral Research	AI response style Scenario complexity Agent personality traits	Interaction time Response patterns	Dynamic AI responses Supports immersive training scenarios
External Data Recorder	Multi-Modal Data Collection	Recording parameters Integration with external systems	Multiple data streams Synchronized recordings	Compatible with various data formats Supports real-time monitoring

Common Metrics and Tools

Category	Available Metrics & Tools
Eye Tracking Specific	Gaze event count per object Dwell time per object Fixations and saccades Pupil diameter and eye openness (headset-dependent) Time to First Fixation Fixation Sequence Analysis Area of Interest (AOI) Analysis Gaze Contingent Display
Visualizations	Heatmaps Scan Paths Fixation and Dwell Spheres Barcharts and comparison graphs Interactive playback Multi-user interactions
Body Position Tracking	Head and Hand Position (6 DOF) Full body and finger tracking (hardware-dependent) Face tracking and expression output
Experiment Metrics	Experiment management (trial numbers, participant data) Proximity-based interactions Survey and rating tools Button clicks, interactions, grab and release events Data analysis for independent vs. dependent variables
Third-Party Connections	Physiological data (BIOPAC, FNIR, EEG via Lab Streaming Layer) Synchronization with Acqknowledge Real-time biofeedback