The Enactive Torch

Following some very interesting experiments using the 2nd Enactive Torch prototype (ET2) in a constrained movement scenario (see image below) we are now (already) back to work designing and building the third generation of Enactive Torch (ET3). These recent experiments investigated some interesting propositions in cognitive science while also highlighting areas for improvement in ET2.

With each successive generation of Enactive Torch we are getting closer to something that can be disseminated to the research community for their own evaluation and work. ET3 takes a large step towards this goal and aims to have the flexibility of a truley useful research tool while also being a robust teaching aids that can be handed to students.

Constrained movement experiment with ET2

The most recent prototype of the Enactive Torch (nicknamed ET2) is nearing completion and will soon be evaluated through a study on perception (to be carried out at the University of Sussex).

The new device includes some more advanced features to extend its functionality as a research instrument and is particularly geared towards generating rich, easily accessable experimental data for real-time capture.

A complete video of the Test_Lab event, including all presentations, has been put online on this site

Tom’s presentation about the Enactive Torch starts at 2:04:40. To go directly to the video stream click here

 The Enactive Torch has recently returned from the Enactive 07 conference in Grenoble (France) where the Paper ‘Toward a Phenomenological Pragmatics of Enactive Perception’ was presented.

Click here for a picture of an ET Demo in the Bastille

Experiments with the Enactive Torch will take place on 16/11/07 at Bristol University’s Queen’s Building. Please email Ad (A.Spiers [AT] Bristol.ac.uk) if you would like to volunteer.