Humans gradually integrate sudden gain or loss of visual information into spatial orientation perception.

Introduction: Vestibular and visual information is used in determining spatial orientation. Existing computational models of orientation perception focus on the integration of visual and vestibular orientation information when both are available. It is well-known, and computational models capture, differences in spatial orientation perception with visual information or without (i.

A machine learning approach to identify stochastic resonance in human perceptual thresholds.

Background: Stochastic resonance (SR) is achieved when a faint signal is improved with the addition of the appropriate amount of white noise. Perceptual thresholds are expected to follow a characteristic performance improvement curve as a function of the white noise level added (i.e.

Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation Produces Cross-Modal Improvements in Visual Thresholds.

Background: Stochastic resonance (SR) refers to a faint signal being enhanced with the addition of white noise. Previous studies have found that vestibular perceptual thresholds are lowered with noisy galvanic vestibular stimulation (i.e.

Three-Dimensional-Printing of Bio-Inspired Composites.

Optimized for millions of years, natural materials often outperform synthetic materials due to their hierarchical structures and multifunctional abilities. They usually feature a complex architecture that consists of simple building blocks. Indeed, many natural materials such as bone, nacre, hair, and spider silk, have outstanding material properties, making them applicable to engineering applications that may require both mechanical resilience and environmental compatibility.