Description
The thesis project utilizes statistical analysis of bio signals to compare the physiological effects of VibroAcoustic Sound Massage (VASM) to those of Binaural Beat frequency modulation (BBFM).The study is conducted in collaboration with VibroAcoustics ApS, a start-up based in Copenhagen but having strong research collaboration with The univesrsity of Southern Denmark, Sønderborg campus. The company has a product traded under the name VibroAcoustic Bass Module, that provides VibroAcoustic Therapy (VAT), paired with musical content of iHiFi ambient sound journeys, curating an immersive VibroAcoustic Sound Massage (VASM) experience, that relaxes the body.
VAT and BBFM, are well researched and proven tools for relaxation. However, the VASM experience has not been investigated to the same scale nor been compared to relaxation alternatives such as BBFM.
During this project, EEG and breathing data was be collected to accurately understand the physiological effects of the VASM and BBFM experience. respectively. This data was analyzed using the Statistical Package For Social Sciences(SPSS) software tool, to derive inferences and draw conclusions on the physiological effects of the VASM in comparison to BBFM.
The insights from the thesis have the potential to strengthen the company's value proposition of their product to their customers by quantifying the relaxation effects of VASM both as a therapy and an alternative to BBFM.