Demonstration experiment introduction - Verifying the efficiency of real VS virtual (VR) communication using brain waves! ~

Real vs. virtual space: Which will result in a more efficient meeting for communication? ? Verified with brain waves!

Recently, telework has progressed and meetings in virtual spaces have become a hot topic, but in reality, which is more effective and efficient: face-to-face meetings or virtual meetings? ?
Have you ever wondered such a question? ?

This time, I wonder if the merits of telework, real space, and virtual space have not been sufficiently verified? Mitsui Design Tech Co., Ltd.* 1, Pocket RD Co., Ltd.* 2, and Hyrable Co., Ltd.*3 had the opportunity to participate in a demonstration experiment conducted by Mitsui Design Tech Co., Ltd.*1, who felt that this was an issue!

 

In this demonstration experiment, we will investigate the purposes for which communication in virtual and real spaces can be highly effective and satisfying, and we will examine the `` 10 activities *'' in the workplace that Mitsui Design Tech has independently established. I verified it accordingly. At that time, we measured the brain waves of the participants during communication.

*Please see here for "10 activities"

What can be done with brain wave measurement?

Brain wave measurement device image

For brain wave measurement, an electroencephalogram measurement device (EEG) using a wireless headset is used to measure emotions, psychological state, and cognitive state in real time. It is possible to visualize the qualitative aspects of sensory values as quantitative data from the emotional analysis results.

Actual experiment content

Emotional values were obtained for four items:"convergent meeting"and"divergent meeting"in the case of a virtual space, and"convergent meeting"and"divergent meeting"in the case of a face-to-face meeting.We quantified the acquired emotional values such as happy, sad, and angry, and among these, we found a clear difference in the parameter of "distraction."


“Convergence meeting” ⇒ Meeting for the purpose of consensus building
“Diffusion meeting” ⇒ Meeting aimed at creating diverse ideas

 







*1 What is Mitsui Design Tech Co., Ltd.?

Mitsui Design Tech primarily creates infill (interior/exterior, equipment, floor plans) for all kinds of facilities necessary for daily life and business, including residences and offices, as well as hotels, medical care, welfare, schools, and rental apartments. We provide a ``comfortable and satisfying space.'' In October​ ​2020, we merged with the former Mitsui Fudosan Reform Co., Ltd., and are now also working in the residential remodeling and conversion field under the "Mitsui Reform" brand. For other latest information, please visit the official website. https://www.mitsui-designtec.co.jp/


*2 What is Pocket RD Co., Ltd.?

Pocket RD's corporate philosophy is "From Japan. Creating a future that doesn't exist right now," and our mission is to make all kinds of communication between people around the world more expressive. Selected as one of the `` 100 Companies Creating Future Markets'' by Nikkei Shimbun/Nikkei Trendy in 2020 and 2021 consecutively. In 2021, in addition to Square Enix, we realized a capital and business alliance with KDDI, Kodansha, DNP, SMBC VC, and Hankyu Hanshin Holdings in 2022. Using the latest XR technology, 3D avatar and WEB3 technology, we will open up the future of the XR field, including the Metaverse around the world.
Web: https://pocket-rd.com/

*3 What is Hyrable Co., Ltd.

Hyrable provides the following services with the mission of "enriching communication through sound environment analysis."
・Face-to-face discussion visualization service Hylable Discussion
Web Meeting visualization service Hylable
・Visualization service for communication spaces Bamiel
・Meeting audio visualization service Hylable Adapter
Web: https://www.hylable.com/

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