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  • Behavioral science
  • Neuroscience
  • Human-computer interaction

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  • Eye movement tracking offers insights into stimulus control.
  • Traditional eye-tracking research faces accessibility challenges due to high costs and proprietary software.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review Pupil©, an open-source, low-cost eye-tracking platform.
  • To provide recommendations for using Pupil© in stimulus-control research.
  • To demonstrate Pupil©'s utility in behavior analysis through a visual discrimination study.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the Pupil© eye-tracking platform (open-source software, low-cost hardware).
  • Development of recommendations for Pupil© implementation in research.
  • Extension of Pupil© software for automated gaze data analysis.
  • Conducting a study on visual discrimination and conditioned reinforcement using Pupil©.

Main Results:

  • Pupil© provides an accessible alternative to expensive, closed-source eye-tracking systems.
  • The platform can be extended to automate gaze data analysis.
  • The study successfully utilized Pupil© to investigate visual discrimination and conditioned reinforcement.

Conclusions:

  • Pupil© is a valuable and accessible research tool for behavior analysis.
  • The platform's open-source nature facilitates customization and extension for specific research needs.
  • Eye-tracking with Pupil© offers a viable method for studying stimulus control in research settings.