Understanding how infants see the world in their first year of life
The Statistics of Infant First-Person Visual Experience
This study is looking at how babies see the world during their first year of life by using special cameras to record what they look at, helping us understand how their vision and thinking grow as they explore colors and contrasts.
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-11159884 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how infants' visual experiences develop during their first year, focusing on key features like contrast and color. By using head-mounted cameras, the study will capture the visual experiences of 200 infants at different ages, analyzing how their eye and head movements influence what they see. The goal is to understand the statistical properties of what infants typically observe, which is crucial for their visual and cognitive development.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are infants aged 2-12 months who are typically developing or at risk for visual impairments.
Not a fit: Patients who are older than 12 months or have severe visual impairments may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and interventions for visual impairments in infants.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using head-mounted cameras in infants is relatively novel, similar studies have shown that understanding visual experiences can significantly impact developmental outcomes.
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.