Media, Communication and Interaction research infrastructure cluster
Communication, languages, game culture research, gamification and human-technology interaction research and teaching infrastructures support the work in these areas.
These disciplines have a rich spectrum of research subjects and methods that, however, often rely on very similar infrastructure. Joint infrastructure for these fields enables cost-effective operations and the development of nationally and internationally significant laboratories.
- Gamification and Human-Technology interaction research infrastructure consists of Ludus, Usability Laboratory, Scent Technology laboratory, Touch and Gaze laboratory, Psychophysiology laboratory, Multimodal driving laboratory and the Robo Studio
- The infrastructure for game culture studies includes OASIS and the Game Lab.
- Infrastructures in the area of communication includes the Theater infrasturucture and News Lab.
- The language teaching and research infrastructure consists of a language studio, an interpretation studio and a language technology classroom.
LUDUS – Observatory of Digital interactions
Ludus is a place for learning about and studying of playful interactions with technology. As such it is useful for many other purposes such as usability testing, studies on tehcnology-mediated collaboration.
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ScentTech Laboratory
The ScentTech Laboratory has tools for experimenting with odorous stimuli. Natural smell samples can be stored (including -80 degree deep freeze storage.
Touch and Gaze Laboratory
Laboratory hosts equipment for producing sensations for the skin senses (touch, vibration, hot, cold and proprioception). In addition, the laboratory also contains eye tracking apparatuses.
Psychophysiology laboratory
The psychophysiology laboratory is a electrically shielded and sound insulated space where one can conduct controlled experiments with human participants while measuring various physiological signals.
Photo: Jani LylykangasMultimodal Driving Laboratory
The multimodal driving laboratory has a setup for simulated driving with cameras and eye trackers for recording driver behavior.
It can also be used for studying other driving-related situations safely indoors without risking participants and equipment in real on-the-road driving situations.
RoboStudio
Robostudio is a multidisciplinary co-learning space to work with lovely social robots.
OASIS
In OASIS the new and old media, informal and formal learning come together. OASIS is a place for people to have a break and relax, play games or study. OASIS is the home for Game Research Lab game and book collection and a meeting point for students, staff and visitors of the Tampere University.
Theatre arts infrastructure
The theatre arts facilities include a black box-type theatre, two rehearsal spaces, singing and speech training premises, a sound studio, a dressmaker’s workshop, wardrobe and a joiner’s workshop.
News lab
The news lab is a small-scale news desk that includes also a TV studio and Radio Moreeni facilities.
Interpreting studio
Interpreting studio consists of premises and equipment that are well-suited for research and teaching of simultaneous interpreting.