{"id":130,"date":"2024-09-12T12:06:55","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T19:06:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.chapman.edu\/sensorylab\/?page_id=130"},"modified":"2024-09-12T12:06:55","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T19:06:55","slug":"facilities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.chapman.edu\/sensorylab\/facilities\/","title":{"rendered":"Facilities &amp; Equipment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Sensory Booths<\/strong><br \/>\nOur sensory booths are built for accurate, controlled product evaluations. Participants have privacy to assess the products without distractions. The booths include a door for sample delivery, so there&#8217;s no need for interaction with servers. Equipped with iPads for real-time data collection, our setup significantly boosts the efficiency and reliability of the testing process. The booths also offer customizable lighting options, including white and red lights, to suit different testing needs. After each session, we provide detailed reports on product performance and consumer feedback.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-130 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-medium'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/sites.chapman.edu\/sensorylab\/sensory-booth_5\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.chapman.edu\/sensorylab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/09\/Sensory-Booth_5-e1726158332248-225x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-97\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.chapman.edu\/sensorylab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/09\/Sensory-Booth_5-e1726158332248-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/sites.chapman.edu\/sensorylab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/09\/Sensory-Booth_5-e1726158332248-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.chapman.edu\/sensorylab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/09\/Sensory-Booth_5-e1726158332248-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/sites.chapman.edu\/sensorylab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/09\/Sensory-Booth_5-e1726158332248.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-97'>\n\t\t\t\tServing Door\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/sites.chapman.edu\/sensorylab\/facilities\/sensory-booth_6\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.chapman.edu\/sensorylab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/09\/Sensory-Booth_6-e1726158255365-225x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-96\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.chapman.edu\/sensorylab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/09\/Sensory-Booth_6-e1726158255365-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/sites.chapman.edu\/sensorylab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/09\/Sensory-Booth_6-e1726158255365-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.chapman.edu\/sensorylab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/09\/Sensory-Booth_6-e1726158255365-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/sites.chapman.edu\/sensorylab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/09\/Sensory-Booth_6-e1726158255365.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-96'>\n\t\t\t\tRed Light \n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/sites.chapman.edu\/sensorylab\/facilities\/sensory-booth_8\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.chapman.edu\/sensorylab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/09\/Sensory-Booth_8-e1726158213336-225x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-95\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.chapman.edu\/sensorylab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/09\/Sensory-Booth_8-e1726158213336-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/sites.chapman.edu\/sensorylab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/09\/Sensory-Booth_8-e1726158213336-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.chapman.edu\/sensorylab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/09\/Sensory-Booth_8-e1726158213336-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/sites.chapman.edu\/sensorylab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/09\/Sensory-Booth_8-e1726158213336.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-95'>\n\t\t\t\tFull Booth\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Software<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Compusense<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Compusense is used in the Sensory Lab to design, conduct, and analyze sensory and consumer research studies. The software supports a wide range of test types and methodologies, providing a streamlined and standardized approach to data collection and analysis. Its flexibility and user-friendly interface make it well-suited for both student-led and faculty-directed research.<\/p>\n<p>Compusense is also integrated into classroom instruction, giving students hands-on experience with tools commonly used in industry and academic research. Institutions such as Fresno State, Cal State Long Beach, Iowa State University, Oregon State, University of Georgia, Aarhus University, University of Reading, and the National University of Singapore also use Compusense for both teaching and research purposes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FaceReader<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The lab uses FaceReader software, developed by Noldus Information Technology, to assess participants\u2019 facial expressions and emotional responses during sensory and consumer studies. FaceReader analyzes live video, pre-recorded sessions, or still images, and also supports simultaneous recording of audio and video\u2014allowing for a comprehensive evaluation of verbal and nonverbal reactions.<\/p>\n<p>Widely used in academic and industry research\u2014including by institutions such as Stanford, Cambridge, CalTech, NASA, Pfizer, and IBM\u2014FaceReader adds an additional layer of insight to studies involving product perception and emotional response.<\/p>\n<p>At Chapman, the software supports a variety of research projects exploring consumer reactions to novel food products, such as fiber- or juice-fortified milk, functional coffee beverages, insect-based protein alternatives, nostalgic foods, and culturally significant cuisines.<\/p>\n<p><strong>XLSTAT-Sensory<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>XLSTAT-Sensory, a specialized module within the XLSTAT statistical software suite, is used in the lab for detailed analysis of sensory and consumer data. It offers tools for preference mapping, CATA (Check-All-That-Apply), discrimination testing, temporal dominance of sensations, and panelist performance evaluation.<\/p>\n<p>The software plays an integral role in both undergraduate and graduate research, as well as in industry-focused projects conducted through the lab. Its intuitive interface and comprehensive statistical capabilities support accurate, efficient analysis across a wide range of experimental design.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-130 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-medium'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/sites.chapman.edu\/sensorylab\/facilities\/logo-product-xlstat-1\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"265\" height=\"111\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.chapman.edu\/sensorylab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/03\/Logo-product-XLSTAT-1-e1741114199628.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/sites.chapman.edu\/sensorylab\/facilities\/oip-1\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.chapman.edu\/sensorylab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/09\/OIP-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.chapman.edu\/sensorylab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/09\/OIP-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.chapman.edu\/sensorylab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/09\/OIP-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/sites.chapman.edu\/sensorylab\/facilities\/remove-background-project\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"164\" height=\"44\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.chapman.edu\/sensorylab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/09\/Remove-background-project-e1726176779453.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sensory Booths Our sensory booths are built for accurate, controlled product evaluations. 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