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Laboratory Overview

The human brain functions as a system that can flexibly adapt to the environment. We aim to investigate the function of the brain, particularly the visual system, and to elucidate spatial perception, object recognition, and attention-based selection mechanisms through vision. We also attempt to construct a model of visual function, and consider methods of evaluating visual environments and displays, as well as methods of presenting information suited to human vision.
Our laboratory focuses on research into early and mid-stage visual processing, such as stereoscopic perception, motion perception, and color vision, as well as the construction of quantitative models, and research into information selection through visual attention and eye movements in higher-level visual processing. We also conduct research into human visual recognition and reaction prediction in various environments.
News & Events
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2026-11-06
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2026-10-01
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European Conference on Visual Perception (ECVP) 2026
Selina and Prof. Tseng presented our research at ECVP 2026 in Bournemouth, UK.
2026-08-23
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Symposium at Visual Science of Art Conference 2026
We successfully organized a symposium on enhancing accessibility to visual arts and science through technology at VSAC 2026 in London.
2026-08-19
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HanaARrange Featured in JST Science Japan
Our AR system for supporting Ikebana received an Honorable Mention Award at ACM DIS 2026 and was featured in JST Science Japan.
2026-08-14
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Farewell to Our Summer Interns and Exchange Students
Our summer interns and exchange students completed their programs with us and shared their final presentations.
2026-07-31
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Open Campus 2026
We welcomed young students to our research labs and introduced them to our research through interactive demonstrations and experiments.
2026-07-29
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Ruiling Guo's First Conference Presentation at CogSci Meetup 2026
M1 student Ruiling Guo gave her first conference presentation on human and machine perception of embodied emotion.
2026-07-23
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Prof. Tseng Gave a Public Talk at Waseda University
Prof. Tseng gave a public talk at the Copresence Kick-off Symposium at Waseda University.
2026-07-18
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Annual Training Seminar A 2026
Our annual joint training seminar was successfully completed, with B4 students giving their first public research presentations.
2026-07-12
About us

Our research focuses on understanding the complexities of human interaction and psychological states through a multi-faceted approach. We use advanced techniques, including brain and behavioral synchronization analysis, machine learning, and multi-sensory experiments, to decode social dynamics in various contexts, from team collaboration to human-robot relationships. The goal is to gain insights into how we perceive the world and interact with others, paving the way for advancements in fields like virtual reality and socio-cognitive development.

Address
RIEC, Global Connect Hub – Atelier Q∞
2-chōme-1-1 Katahira, Aoba Ward
Sendai, Miyagi 980-8577, Japan

Contact
riec-info@grp.tohoku.ac.jp


Research Themes
Behavioral SynchronizationBrain SynchronizationSocial CommunicationSocio-Cognitive DevelopmentHuman-Robot InteractionMulti-Sensory Perception

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