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  • Neuroscience
  • Perception Science
  • Human Factors Engineering

Background:

  • Conflicting visual and vestibular signals impact spatial orientation.
  • The hilltop illusion, a reinterpretation of inertial acceleration as tilt, is rarely utilized due to complex motion devices and potential cognitive interference.
  • Vestibular illusions have applications in rehabilitation, training, and entertainment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and quantify a practical protocol for inducing the hilltop illusion using a standard motion simulator.
  • To investigate the influence of hindering cognitive awareness on the illusion's effectiveness.
  • To explore potential diagnostic and therapeutic applications of this vestibular illusion.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized low-frequency (0.16 Hz), small-amplitude (0.45 μm) lateral translations on a Stewart Platform.
  • Combined lateral oscillations with 90° phase-shifted roll movements of random direction and amplitude.
  • Quantified the hilltop illusion using haptic vertical (HV) and subjective visual vertical (SVV) assessments in 12 healthy participants.

Main Results:

  • A consistent tilt illusion was measured across participants.
  • Haptic vertical assessments showed a significant tilt perception (2.2° ± 1.2°, 41.8% gain), significantly larger than subjective visual vertical assessments (0.51° ± 0.57°, 9.7% gain).
  • The protocol was well-tolerated with minimal reported motion sickness.

Conclusions:

  • A practical and accessible protocol for generating an implicit hilltop illusion was established.
  • Preventing cognitive awareness of motion cues is crucial for maximizing the illusion's impact.
  • This protocol provides insights into vestibular conflict perception and a foundation for future applications in diagnostics, therapy, and training.