A Multi-Sensory Illusion: Hong Kong Peak Tram Illusion

We report a multi-sensory illusion observed in a tram climbing up the Peak of Hong Kong. The skyscrapers nearby appear to spectacularly fall towards the Peak at night as the tram ascends or descends the slope. We investigated the contribution to this illusion from the vestibular system. Five observe...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Chiahuei Tseng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2011-10-01
Series:i-Perception
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1068/ic852