GAMMA RESEARCH UPDATES
About ■
The the newest edition of the gamma musical/medical instruments is the Gamma MOON (Musical Omnisensory Orbital Neuroinstrument). This instrument features a capacitive interface which delivers multisensory gamma stimulation through audio, visual, haptic and tactile feedback. The new contact arrangement allows both patients and members of the care team to create high-level musical abstractions or compositions. Gamma MOON's heightened sensorial engagement recruits increased cognitive entrainment, multimodal expression and creative freedom.
Benefits ■
The Gamma MOON increases the likelihood of gamma entrainment, efficacy and patient compliance/enjoyability. The various mediums of light, sound, vibration and music are all installed within the single portable device. The Gamma MOON transforms any room into a multisensory gamma space. The iridescent array of hues flickering at 40hz and congruent tones allows the experience to be captivating, encouraging increased usage. User testing reveals that 93% of individuals spent increased time with the Gamma MOON vs. other iterations and prototypes.
Function ■
Using capacitive touch tracking, the raised tactile adornments allow patients and users to interact on a dynamically musical level. The colourful 40hz lights are programmed to be hand-following to direct eye-gaze and encourage interaction. Vibration is activated via gesture and increases and decreases in cycles to mitigate any possible discomfort.
■ Dynamic hand following 40hz lights
■ Tactile feedback
■ Euphonious tonalities
FUTURE STEPS ■
Upcoming studies will further evaluate the Gamma MOON both in lab and home settings. Areas of focus include using EEG to track entrainment over specified time intervals as well as a more longitudinal user-study to evaluate the impact of this form factor on overall compliance. Further iterations can recruit broader sensory input such as olfactory stimulation.