Real
Psychophysics

Perception experiments for the real world

Publications

Hall, J.R., Kjernsmo, K., Lim, A.M., Middleton, R., Kemp, A., Whitney, H.M., Cuthill, I.C., Scott-Samuel, N.E. Nature’s coat of many colours: multilayer iridescence impedes target detection and identification. In preparation.

Kjernsmo, K., Lim, A.M., Middleton, R., Hall, J.R., Costello, L.M., Whitney, H.M., Scott-Samuel, N.E., and Cuthill, I.C. 2022. Beetle iridescence induces an avoidance response in naive avian predators. Animal Behaviour. Read here

Hall, J.R., Matthews, O., Volonakis, T.N., Liggins, E., Lymer, K.P., Baddeley, R., Cuthill, I.C., Scott-Samuel, N.E. 2020. A platform for initial testing of multiple camouflage patterns. Defence Technology. Read here

Kjernsmo, K., Whitney, H.M., Scott-Samuel, N.E., Hall, J.R., Knowles, H., Talas, L., Cuthill, I.C. 2020. Iridescence as camouflage. Current Biology. Read here

Kjernsmo, K., Hall, J.R., Doyle, C., Khuzayim, N., Cuthill, I.C., Scott-Samuel, N.E., and Whitney, H.M. 2018. Iridescence impairs object recognition in bumblebees. Scientific Reports. Read here

Hall, J.R., Baddeley, R., Scott-Samuel, N., Shohet, A.J., and Cuthill, I. 2017. Camouflaging Moving Objects: Crypsis and Masquerade. Behavioral Ecology. Read here

Hall, J.R., Cuthill, I.C., Baddeley, R., and Scott-Samuel, N.E. 2016. The effect of adaptive camouflage on perceived speed. PLOS ONE. Read here

Hall, J.R., Tritton, T., Rowe, A.C.M., Pipe, A.G., Melhuish, C.R., and Leonards, U.B. 2014. Perception of own and robot engagement in human-robot interactions and their dependence on robotics knowledge. Robotics and Autonomous Systems. Read here

Hall, J.R., Cuthill, I.C., Baddeley, R., Shohet, A.J., and Scott-Samuel, N.E. 2013. Camouflage, detection and identification of moving targets. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences. Read here

Project Summaries

Hall, J.R., Jacob, T.J.C. Exploiting plant adaptations: peppermint makes you hurry whilst lavender helps you linger (a pilot experiment). Read here

Talk to us

We welcome enquries about any and all research questions based around human perception and will always be happy to discuss your potential projects.

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