Turku Eye-tracking Laboratories

Turku Eye-tracking Laboratories

Abbreviation

Turku EyeLabs

Infrastructure description

Turku EyeLabs is a multidisciplinary community of researchers applying eye-tracking in research on cognition and learning. The laboratories host different eye tracking systems (e.g., Tobii, Eyelink) suitable for both laboratory and field research. The team organizes methodological training, equipment rental and shares expertise on designing experiments, use of different equipment, and applications of various types of analytical tools.

Scientific description

Research conducted at Turku EyeLabs covers various topics from basic research on cognitive processes to studies about higher-order cognition, such as learning in different domains and contexts. We conduct research across faculty boundaries and bring together researchers with different backgrounds, e.g., psychology, educational sciences, linguistics, and medicine. The laboratories host various eye tracking systems: Eyelink Portable Duo, Eyelink 1000, Eyelink 1000+, Tobii Pro X3-120, Tobii TX-300, Tobii Pro Glasses 2, Tobii Pro VR integration (with HTC Vive headset). It also provides possibilities for combining eye trackers with other measurement systems, such as psychophysiological measurements (Biopac) and EEG (NeurOne). For more information about methodological training offered, research collaboration, or equipment rental, please contact the Turku EyeLabs coordinators.

Start of activity

2016

Responsible organisation

University of Turku

Keywords

attention, bilingualism, emotion, expertise, eye tracking, infant development, language comprehension, learning, reading, visual cognition

Research infrastructure services

Turku Eye-tracking Laboratories (Turku EyeLabs)

Other information

Fields of science

SOCIAL SCIENCES, HUMANITIES

Classifications

On the Academy of Finland roadmap

No

Contact information

Name

a) Johanna Kaakinen, Department of Psychology and Speech-language Pathology; b) Marjaana Puurtinen, Department of Teacher Education

Description

a) Associate Professor; Turku EyeLabs Coordinator. General management and coordination of activities. b) Academy Research Fellow; Turku EyeLabs Coordinator. General management and coordination of activities.

Telephone number

a) +358 50 576 9565; b) +358 50 339 4928

Visiting address

a) Department of Psychology and Speech-language Pathology, FI-20014 University of Turku; b) Department of Teacher Education, FI-20014 University of Turku
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