Equipment

The Psychology Department at Wrexham University has a wide range of specialist equipment to support teaching, research, and student projects. Our technicians provide training, setup, and ongoing support to ensure equipment is used safely and effectively.

Colour	Status	Meaning
🟢 Green	Available	Fully operational, bookable
🟠 Amber	Limited	Partial availability / minor issue
🔴 Red	Unavailable	Maintenance, fault, or closed

Available Equipment

Tobii Pro Spark Eye Trackers
Portable, user-friendly devices for high-quality eye-tracking research. Suitable for projects in attention, cognition, and visual behaviour.
Biopac Systems
A comprehensive suite for recording physiological signals such as EDA (electrodermal activity), ECG (electrocardiogram), EMG (electromyogram), and respiration. Ideal for psychophysiology and health psychology studies.
BioRadio
Wireless physiological data acquisition system, particularly useful for mobility studies and projects requiring real-time bio-signal monitoring.
CANTAB (Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery)
A widely used computerized system for assessing cognitive functions such as memory, attention, and executive function.
Virtual Reality Equipment
VR headsets and software support for immerse experimental paradigms using the Unity Experimental Framework. Useful in applied psychology, perception studies, and innovative research designs.
High-Quality Audio-Visual Recording
Digital cameras, microphones, and editing tools for experimental recording, behavioural coding, and presentation material.

Resource	Status	Notes
BioPac System	🔴 Unavailable	Under maintenance
VR Equipment	🟠 Limited	Under maintenance
EDA Equipment	🟢 Available	Fully operational
BioRadio	🟢 Available	Fully operational
CANTAB	🟠 Limited	Under maintenance
Olympus Recorders	🟠 Limited	Purchase request ongoing.
Tobii Pro Spark	🟢 Available	Fully operational
Experimental Cubicles	🟢 Available	Fully Operational

Status reflects the most recent known condition.
If availability is critical, please confirm with the Psychology Technician team before use.

Specialist Skills

The Psychology technicians are trained in the latest, simulation training

VR/AR/XR Implementations Designing and delivering immersive experiences using Virtual, Augmented, and Extended Reality to simulate real-world environments for teaching, training, and research purposes.
Immersive Simulation & Scenario-Based Learning Developing tailored scenarios and role-play environments that allow students to experience, practice, and reflect on psychological concepts and professional skills in safe, controlled conditions.
Immersive Studio Toolkit Applying advanced studio tools and platforms to create high-quality, interactive content that integrates seamlessly into teaching and experimental setups.
Interactive Wearables & Portable Technology Utilizing wearable devices (such as biometric sensors, VR headsets, and mobile-based platforms) to gather real-time physiological and behavioral data, supporting innovative psychological research.
3D Scanning, Photogrammetry & Digital Twins Capturing physical environments and objects to build digital replicas, enabling highly accurate reconstructions for analysis, training, or experimental immersion.
Motion Capture for Immersive Performance & Interaction Implementing motion capture systems to study movement, behavior, and interaction in both research and applied contexts, bringing realism and precision into immersive simulations.

Booking and Training

Equipment can only be booked in advance via the Psychology Technicians with prior approval from your supervisor.
Training is provided where specialist knowledge is required (e.g., ECG, EDA, Eye Tracking).
Students are encouraged to discuss project needs early so we can plan suitable training and ensure availability of equipment.

For all bookings and enquiries, please go through the booking system here or if you have any further questions regarding the equipment above then please contact us at: 📧 psychology.technician@wrexham.ac.uk