The Sensorium : A Multimodal Neurofeedback Environment

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The Sensorium is a neurofeedback environment that allows people to experience signals from their nonperceptible body processes visually and auditorily.

Various (neuro-)physiological rhythms and frequencies are projected simultaneously as soundscapes and “lightscapes” into the environment.

A wireless physiological amplifier device sends signals such as EEG and ECG to a computer for real-time processing using the modified brain-computer interface software “Thought Translation Device” (TTD).

The TTD performs signal filtering, parametric orchestral sonification, and light control.

In a pilot study, 20 participants have been exposed to their ongoing brain and heart signals while sitting inside the Sensorium, a small room equipped with a speaker and lighting system.

Almost all of them reported an increase in contentment, relaxation, happiness, and inner harmony.

They also reported a widening in their body consciousness.

In future, therapeutic paradigms will be developed and the treatment effects on people with psychosomatic diseases will be evaluated.