Large-scale spatial abilities are a key part of human cognition: They support navigation and help us integrate spatial information as we move through environments. Although essential for everyday life and learning, they are still rarely included in standardized assessment research because they are difficult to measure consistently.

At the CogSci 2026 tutorial, we offer hands-on training in assessing large-scale spatial abilities in real and virtual environments. Participants will explore cutting-edge methods for studying navigation and wayfinding using immersive technologies and standardized task design. Join us in Rio to gain practical experience with VR-based experimentation and behavioral data analysis, and to advance research on spatial cognition beyond traditional outcome measures.

A research app for studying spatial behaviour

GeoGami® empowers researchers to design and conduct experiments involving participant navigation and interaction within real or virtual environments. From wayfinding and spatial orientation studies to research on visual attention, scene perception, evacuation behaviour, and navigation instructions, GeoGami® offers flexible tools for guiding participants, monitoring their behaviour, and collecting spatial data.

All recorded data can be exported as CSV files, enabling straightforward statistical analysis using standard research software.