How infants learn to recognize objects and categories through their own visual experiences
Infants' self-generated visual statistics support object and category learning
This study is looking at how one-year-old toddlers learn to recognize and sort different objects while they play, using special eye-tracking glasses to see what catches their attention, and the results could help spot early signs of developmental delays in kids who might need extra support.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Trustees of Indiana University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bloomington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10907584 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how one-year-old toddlers learn to recognize and categorize objects through their visual experiences. By using head-mounted eye-trackers, the study captures the visual data generated by infants as they interact with various objects during play. The goal is to understand the properties of these real-world visual experiences that aid in object recognition and categorization, which are crucial for language development and problem-solving skills. The findings could help identify early developmental delays in children at risk.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are infants aged 17 to 22 months, particularly those who may be at risk for developmental delays.
Not a fit: Patients who are older than 22 months or do not have any developmental concerns may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance our understanding of early childhood development and lead to improved interventions for children with developmental delays.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in understanding visual recognition in older children, but this approach focusing on infants is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Bloomington, United States
- Trustees of Indiana University — Bloomington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Smith, Linda B. — Trustees of Indiana University
- Study coordinator: Smith, Linda B.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.