Virtual Global Landmark: An Augmented Reality Technique to Improve Spatial Navigation Learning

Singh, AK; Liu, J; Cortes, CAT; Lin, C-T

Virtual Global Landmark: An Augmented Reality Technique to Improve Spatial Navigation Learning

Singh, AK Liu, J Cortes, CAT Lin, C-T

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Publication Type:: Conference Proceeding
Citation:: CHI EA '21: Extended Abstracts of the 2021 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, 2021, pp. 1-6
Issue Date:: 2021-05-08

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dc.contributor.author	Singh, AK
dc.contributor.author	Liu, J
dc.contributor.author	Cortes, CAT
dc.contributor.author	Lin, C-T
dc.date	2021-05-08
dc.date.accessioned	2021-10-28T21:35:37Z
dc.date.available	2021-10-28T21:35:37Z
dc.date.issued	2021-05-08
dc.identifier.citation	CHI EA '21: Extended Abstracts of the 2021 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, 2021, pp. 1-6
dc.identifier.isbn	978-1-4503-8095-9
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/151260
dc.description.abstract	Navigation is a multifaceted human ability involving complex cognitive functions. It allows the active exploration of unknown environments without becoming lost while enabling us to move efficiently across well-known spaces. However, the increasing reliance on navigation assistance systems reduces surrounding environment processing and decreases spatial knowledge acquisition and thus orienting ability. To prevent such a skill loss induced by current navigation support systems like Google Maps, we propose a novel landmark technique in augmented reality (AR): the virtual global landmark (VGL). This technique seeks to help navigation and promote spatial learning. We conducted a pilot study with five participants to compare the directional arrows with VGL. Our result suggests that the participants learned more about the environment while navigation using VGL than directional arrows without any significant mental workload increase. The results have a substantial impact on the future of our navigation system.
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	ACM
dc.relation.ispartof	CHI EA '21: Extended Abstracts of the 2021 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
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dc.subject	1202 Building, 1503 Business and Management
dc.title	Virtual Global Landmark: An Augmented Reality Technique to Improve Spatial Navigation Learning
dc.type	Conference Proceeding
utslib.location.activity	Yokohama, Japan
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology/School of Computer Science
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dc.date.updated	2021-10-28T21:35:35Z
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Abstract:

Navigation is a multifaceted human ability involving complex cognitive functions. It allows the active exploration of unknown environments without becoming lost while enabling us to move efficiently across well-known spaces. However, the increasing reliance on navigation assistance systems reduces surrounding environment processing and decreases spatial knowledge acquisition and thus orienting ability. To prevent such a skill loss induced by current navigation support systems like Google Maps, we propose a novel landmark technique in augmented reality (AR): the virtual global landmark (VGL). This technique seeks to help navigation and promote spatial learning. We conducted a pilot study with five participants to compare the directional arrows with VGL. Our result suggests that the participants learned more about the environment while navigation using VGL than directional arrows without any significant mental workload increase. The results have a substantial impact on the future of our navigation system.

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