A mattress that lets you feel music with your whole body, through vibrations. In this fact sheet you will find what this tool is for, the activities you can do in a SENSEi room and some tips for getting the most out of it.
What is the vibroacoustic mattress
The vibroacoustic mattress transmits the vibrations of music and sounds to the body. Whoever lies on it does not just listen with their ears but feels the rhythm on their back, legs and arms.
Why in a SENSEi room
In the SENSEi room the mattress is connected to the audio of the scene: the sound of the waves, the beat of a drum, a lullaby. Sight, hearing and touch receive the same message at the same moment.
The SENSEi room is controlled from a tablet: the adult chooses the scene and adjusts intensity, speed and volume, so every session adapts to the person and not the other way round.
Activities to try
- Waves on the body: lying in front of the projected sea, you feel the waves coming in and drawing back.
- Shared rhythm: the adult plays a rhythm and the person feels it and tries to reproduce it.
- Deep relaxation: slow music and low vibrations to reduce arousal.
- Listening for those who cannot hear: for people with hearing loss, vibration makes music accessible.
Who it helps
People with complex disabilities, people with hearing loss, older people, anyone who needs deep relaxation.
Tips for use and safety
The volume and intensity of the vibrations should be adjusted carefully and increased gradually.
Frequently asked questions
Does the vibroacoustic mattress also work on its own?
Yes, but it works best inside a multisensory environment where projections, sounds, lights and other tools tell the same experience. That is the principle of SENSEi rooms.
Can it be added to an existing room?
Often, yes. Every room comes from a project shared with the people who will use it: we start from the spaces, the people and the goals, then choose the most suitable tools.
Want to learn more? Read the complete guide to the tools of the SENSEi room or tell us about your project.
