perception

03–07–22

Source

Hiroshi Ishii
Modulating Interoceptive Signals for Influencing the Conscious Experience

2023

Note
Beixi Zhu

The source is an abstract from the 2023 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems which proposes a novel approach to human-computer interaction (HCI). Instead of manipulating external senses, the authors explore the concept of modulating interoceptive signals, or the sense of the internal state of the body. They present a wearable system designed to modulate heart rate by stimulating carotid baroreceptors through pneumatic haptic stimulation. Preliminary results suggest that the system can influence the sympathetic nervous system, potentially impacting a user's conscious experience and emotional state. The authors propose potential applications for this technology in both enhancing HCI experiences (such as by modulating perceived emotion intensity) and developing therapeutic interventions, such as anxiety regulation and interoceptive exposure therapy.