Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Depth Perception and Spatial Vision

Depth Perception and Spatial Vision

Depth perception is the ability to perceive objects three-dimensionally. It relies on two types of cues: binocular and monocular. Binocular cues depend on the combination of images from both eyes and how the eyes work together. Since the eyes are in slightly different positions, each eye captures a slightly different image. This disparity between images, known as binocular disparity, helps the brain interpret depth. When the brain compares these images, it determines the distance to an object.

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Higher-order thalamic bursts are drivers of attention control.

Neuron·2026

Same author

KIASORT: Knowledge-Integrated Automated Spike Sorting for Geometry-Free Neuron Tracking.

The Journal of neuroscience : the official journal of the Society for Neuroscience·2026

Same author

Closed-loop stimulation modulates attention shifting in children.

Nature neuroscience·2026

Same author

Author Correction: Temporal structure of natural language processing in the human brain corresponds to layered hierarchy of large language models.

Nature communications·2026

Same author

Cascading periods of language-related brain plasticity across early childhood.

bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology·2026

Same author

A predictive processing framework for joint action and communication.

Physics of life reviews·2026

Same journal

A Video Protocol of a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial - Electrochemotherapy of Cutaneous Metastases with Reduced Dose Bleomycin (BLESS Trial).

Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE·2026

Same journal

A Standardized Ex Vivo Porcine Oromucosal Model for Evaluating Peptide Fluxes.

Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE·2026

Same journal

Lightweight English Text Classification with Deep Learning Based on Complex System Theory.

Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE·2026

Same journal

Integrating Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Translation Support into English Courses: Effects on Translation Accuracy, Perceived Stress, and Anxiety.

Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE·2026

Same journal

A Toxin-Based Counter-Selection System for Markerless Gene Deletion and High-Density Tn5 Transposon Mutagenesis in Pectobacterium brasiliense.

Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE·2026

Same journal

Seamless Multimodal Human-Robot Communication: Integration Techniques in Human-Computer Interaction.

Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE·2026

See all related articles

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 6, 2026

How to Create and Use Binocular Rivalry

How to Create and Use Binocular Rivalry

Published on: November 10, 2010

How to create and use binocular rivalry.

David Carmel¹, Michael Arcaro, Sabine Kastner

¹Department of Psychology, New York University, USA. davecarmel@nyu.edu

Journal of Visualized Experiments : Jove

|November 30, 2010

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Binocular rivalry occurs when the brain alternates between two different images shown to each eye, suppressing one while perceiving the other. This study details inexpensive methods for creating binocular rivalry stimuli for research.

More Related Videos

How to Build a Dichoptic Presentation System That Includes an Eye Tracker

How to Build a Dichoptic Presentation System That Includes an Eye Tracker

Published on: September 6, 2017

Assessing Binocular Central Visual Field and Binocular Eye Movements in a Dichoptic Viewing Condition

Assessing Binocular Central Visual Field and Binocular Eye Movements in a Dichoptic Viewing Condition

Published on: July 21, 2020

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 6, 2026

How to Create and Use Binocular Rivalry

How to Create and Use Binocular Rivalry

Published on: November 10, 2010

How to Build a Dichoptic Presentation System That Includes an Eye Tracker

How to Build a Dichoptic Presentation System That Includes an Eye Tracker

Published on: September 6, 2017

Assessing Binocular Central Visual Field and Binocular Eye Movements in a Dichoptic Viewing Condition

Assessing Binocular Central Visual Field and Binocular Eye Movements in a Dichoptic Viewing Condition

Published on: July 21, 2020

Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Cognitive Science
Perception

Background:

The brain typically fuses images from both eyes into a single percept.
When visual input to each eye differs significantly, binocular rivalry emerges, causing alternating dominance and suppression of perceptions.
This phenomenon is valuable for studying perceptual selection and awareness.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide accessible and inexpensive methods for generating binocular rivalry stimuli.
To guide researchers, especially newcomers, in selecting appropriate techniques.
To detail the advantages and disadvantages of various stimulus creation methods.

Main Methods:

Describes methods for creating binocular rivalry stimuli without specialized equipment.
Includes techniques such as using red-blue goggles, mirror stereoscopes, and prism goggles.
Focuses on straightforward and cost-effective approaches.

Main Results:

Presents multiple viable methods for inducing binocular rivalry.
Compares the pros and cons of each described technique.
Demonstrates that complex equipment is not necessary for generating rivalry stimuli.

Conclusions:

Researchers can effectively create binocular rivalry stimuli using simple and affordable methods.
The described techniques facilitate the study of perceptual selection and awareness.
This work lowers the barrier to entry for researchers interested in binocular rivalry.