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Influence of Real-Time Haptic Feedback on Sustained Attention using a BCI-based approach

Kamp, Stijn (2025) Influence of Real-Time Haptic Feedback on Sustained Attention using a BCI-based approach.

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Abstract:During the COVID-19 pandemic, online learning has become increasingly popular. However, this method of learning possesses some challenges. Many students struggle to maintain focus in high-distraction environments. Research indicates that the use of BCI systems to monitor engagement during online learning can keep the users engaged. These methods, however, often rely on auditory and visual feedback, which compete for the same cognitive resources needed for online learning. To address this limitation, this study investigates how haptic feedback can be used to enhance sustained attention during online learning. By integrating BCI with haptic feedback, real-time engagement monitoring and intervention can be used to potentially improve learner focus. An experiment was conducted with ten university students who watched a 35-minute online lecture under three conditions: no feedback, vibrotactile feedback, and thermal feedback. Their sustained attention, or engagement, was measured by the engagement index using an EEG headset. While the study analyzed the mean engagement index across feedback modalities, no significant differences were found between them. Some participants noted that the haptic feedback worked distracting, which could explain the lack of a significant difference.
Item Type:Essay (Master)
Faculty:EEMCS: Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science
Subject:50 technical science in general, 77 psychology
Programme:Interaction Technology MSc (60030)
Link to this item:https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/106228
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