NeuroCarto’s primary research focus is on the neuropsychological correlates of geospatial and map cognition. We are interested in understanding how the brain processes and interprets spatial information from maps, and how this information is used to navigate and explore the environment. We are also interested in understanding how humans perceive and interact with their environment, and how this perception is influenced by individual and group factors such as culture, experience, and context. By exploring the neural mechanisms underlying geospatial and map cognition, we aim to develop insights into spatial thinking and how to effectively design maps and spatial tools that better support human spatial cognition and navigation for all.
We employ a range of approaches, including traditional cartographic behavioral experiments, augmented, extended, and virtual reality (AR/xR/vR) using the Apple Vision Pro spatial computing platform, physiological response tracking via Apple Watch, and fMRI neuroimaging.
