Cybernetics Approach to Virtual Emotional Spaces: An electrodermal activity actuated adaptive space

Sayyed Amir Hossain Maghool, Mitra Homolja, Marc Aurel Schnabel*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

In contrast to reductionist investigating of interrelation between emotion and architecture, we have proposed a new concept for creating an adaptive architecture system that employs biosensors and virtual reality (VR). We have generated a dynamic audio-visual Virtual Environment (VE) that has the potential of manipulating the emotional arousal level of the users measured via electrodermal activity (EDA) of skin. Much like the second-order cybernetics system, our simulations have actuators, sensors, and an adaptation mechanism, whereby participant's real-time biofeedback is interpreted and loops back into the simulation to moderate the user experience. The results of our preliminary test show that our system is capable of manipulating the emotional arousal level of the participants by using its dynamic VE.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAnthropologic - Architecture and Fabrication in the cognitive age
Subtitle of host publication38th International Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe
EditorsLiss C. Werner, Dietmar Koering
Place of PublicationBerlin
PublisherEducation and research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe
Pages537-546
Number of pages10
Volume1
ISBN (Print)9789491207204
Publication statusPublished - 16 Sept 2020
Externally publishedYes
Event38th Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe, eCAADe 2020 - Berlin, Germany
Duration: 16 Sept 202017 Sept 2020

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe
Volume1
ISSN (Print)2684-1843

Conference

Conference38th Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe, eCAADe 2020
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityBerlin
Period16/09/2017/09/20

Keywords

  • Adaptive architecture
  • Biosensor
  • Cybernetic
  • Emotion
  • Physiological responses
  • Virtual reality

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