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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Human Perception
    • Vestibular System Research

    Background:

    • Directional galvanic vestibular stimulation (GVS) influences vestibular neural activity, simulating motion sensations (yaw, pitch, roll) without actual movement.
    • GVS holds potential for modulating motion perception during dynamic, real-world physical activities.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of GVS in nulling or enhancing subjects' perception of full-body yaw and pitch motion.
    • To investigate GVS effects on self-motion perception in a controlled, dynamic environment.

    Main Methods:

    • A randomized, counter-balanced design involved 20 subjects undergoing yaw-right and pitch-forward sessions in a motion-controlled chair.
    • Three GVS conditions were tested: additive (same direction as rotation), nulling (opposite direction), and no GVS (control).

    Main Results:

    • Significant differences in perceived self-motion were observed.
    • Additive GVS enhanced perceived yaw rotation by +60% and pitch by +67%.
    • Nulling GVS resulted in a -100% perceived yaw rotation.

    Conclusions:

    • GVS can be applied at higher levels in multi-axis scenarios to modulate self-motion perception in operational environments.
    • Findings support the artificial manipulation of vestibular signals to influence perceptual outcomes.
    • Encourages applications in motion simulation, balance training, and sensorimotor research.