Auditory distance perception plays a major role in spatial awareness, enabling location of
objects and avoidance of obstacles in the environment. However, it remains under …

Navigation is an inherently dynamic and multimodal process, making isolation of the unique
cognitive components underlying it challenging. The assumptions of much of the literature …

For the realization of auditory augmented reality (AAR), it is important that the room
acoustical properties of the virtual elements are perceived in agreement with the acoustics of …

Bats and dolphins are known for their ability to use echolocation. They emit bursts of sounds
and listen to the echoes that bounce back to detect the objects in their environment. What is …

Hearing helps us know where we are relative to important events and objects in our
environment and it allows us to track our changing position dynamically over space and …

Introduction to Ecological Psychology is a highly accessible book that offers an overview of
the fundamental theoretical foundations of Ecological Psychology. The authors, Julia JC …

Educators are increasingly interested in applying neuroscience findings to improve
educational practice. However, their understanding of the brain often lags behind their …

Each of us has a protected zone two or three feet wide, swelling around the head and
narrowing towards the feet. This zone isn't fixed in size: if you're nervous, it grows; if you're …

Independent navigation is challenging for blind people, particularly in unfamiliar
environments. Navigation assistive technologies try to provide additional support by guiding …

Understanding the factors that determine if a person can successfully learn a novel sensory
skill is essential for understanding how the brain adapts to change, and for providing …