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Participate in a research study about the patterns in sounds that trigger ASMR.

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Henrik H. Sveen is a graduate student, pursuing an M.A. in media studies at the University of Oslo, Norway.

His research thesis is investigating the perceptual experiences of listening to ASMR sound examples in regard to cyclic patterns and spatial orientations.

His thesis is titled: “Cyclic Patterns and Spatial Orientations in Impulsive ASMR Sounds”

Henrik’s faculty advisors for the study are Alexander Jensenius and Laura Bishop.

Henrik is looking for participants to take his online survey, which is open to all individuals.

The survey is fully anonymous, will take 10 minutes to complete, and the results will only be used for academic purposes.

In the survey, you will be sharing your experiences after listening to some audio samples and you will also be sharing your prior experiences with ASMR.

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Are wearable displays a new immersive way to experience ASMR videos?

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Most ASMR enthusiasts currently enjoy their ASMR content by watching online videos.

But this is only the beginning of the ways that technology can deliver and heighten ASMR content.

Someday, the majority of ASMR content may be experienced through Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Haptic Clothing, and other immersive devices that heighten the ASMR experience.

Also, what about wearable displays?  Visualize a pair of sunglasses with mini-screens and speakers built into them.

Has anyone tried to experience ASMR videos by simply utilizing wearable displays that are currently on the market?

Yes.  After some initial testing, the user soon declared, “I’ll absolutely strap them on the next time I’m stressed out.”

What was the exact device tested?  Who was the user?

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Participate in a research study about ASMR and immersive technology

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How important is immersion for the #ASMR experience?

The aim of this study is to use immersive technology and test your responses.  You will watch or listen to a selection of recorded content and answer questions about how you feel.

Adult ASMR experiencers are welcome to participate in this 20 minute study, which has been reviewed and approved by the Bath Spa University Ethics Committee

Being in a quiet place and using headphones are required for the best experience.  You will also have a chance to win a 25 or 50 $/£ voucher for Etsy/Amazon in an optional raffle at the end.

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Viewers of ASMR videos may someday be able to feel the touch of the ASMR artist

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ASMR Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response2020 update: another report of a virtual-touch haptic device that could someday enhance ASMR videos (Summary; Research Article).

Initial 2017 post: Video ASMR artists can directly stimulate ASMR in viewers with gentle sounds, soft voices, and comforting visuals.

But they have been unable to directly stimulate the sensation of touch through a video.  And touch may be the strongest trigger of ASMR.

Could there be a way to feel the touch of someone who is in another room or even in another country?

Yes.

Researchers at Simon Fraser University in Canada have designed gloves called Flex-N-Feel to be worn by individuals at separate locations.  When one person Flexes their fingers in the gloves, the other person Feels the touch via vibrotactile sensations on their skin.

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