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User-centered perspectives for automotive augmented reality | IEEE Conference Publication | IEEE Xplore

User-centered perspectives for automotive augmented reality


Abstract:

Augmented reality (AR) in automobiles has the potential to significantly alter the driver's user experience. Prototypes developed in academia and industry demonstrate a r...Show More

Abstract:

Augmented reality (AR) in automobiles has the potential to significantly alter the driver's user experience. Prototypes developed in academia and industry demonstrate a range of applications from advanced driver assist systems to location-based information services. A user-centered process for creating and evaluating designs for AR displays in automobiles helps to explore what collaborative role AR should serve between the technologies of the automobile and the driver. In particular, we consider the nature of this role along three important perspectives: understanding human perception, understanding distraction and understanding human behavior. We argue that AR applications should focus solely on tasks that involve the immediate local driving environment and not secondary task spaces to minimize driver distraction. Consistent depth cues should be supported by the technology to aid proper distance judgement. Driving aids supporting situation awareness should be designed with knowledge of current and future states of road users, while focusing on specific problems. Designs must also take into account behavioral phenomena such as risk compensation, inattentional blindness and an over-reliance on augmented technology in driving decisions.
Date of Conference: 01-04 October 2013
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 19 December 2013
Electronic ISBN:978-1-4799-2945-0
Print ISSN: 2381-8360
Conference Location: Adelaide, SA, Australia

1: Introduction

Augmented reality (AR) in automobiles can potentially alter the driver's user experience in significant ways. With the emergence of new technologies like head-up displays (HUDs) that are AR capable, designers can now provide visual aids and annotations that alter what the driver focuses on, and how they accomplish the driving task. While this can potentially alleviate cognitive load and create more enjoyment in the driving task, it can also introduce new risks.

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