Estudo da tarefa de navegação espacial soundspace VR com recurso a electroencefalografia

Abstract

Spatial navigation is a capability that allows navigation to a certain location, whether the destination point is known or unknown, based on different cognitive processes. This cognitive function is based on sensory information, with vision being the predominant sense. Consequently, people with congenital or acquired blindness experience a higher level of difficulty navigating when compared with people with visual acuity. It is also noteworthy that there is a gap in the literature regarding the electrophysiology of spatial navigation considering motor systems, proprioceptive and vestibular are frequently neglected despite their significant contribution to an efficient navigation. Therefore, the main goals of this study are studying brain dynamics associated with spatial navigation under physical movement and investigate the strategies employed during navigation using a Virtual Reality task based on a Soundspace System.

Date of Award	2022
Original language	Portuguese
Supervisor	JORGE ALEXANDRE GASPAR OLIVEIRA (Supervisor)