1. Taking a closer look at indoor route guidance; usability study to compare an adapted and non-adapted mobile prototype.
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De Cock, Laure, Van de Weghe, Nico, Ooms, Kristien, Vanhaeren, Nina, Ridolfi, Matteo, De Poorter, Eli, and De Maeyer, Philippe
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EYE tracking , *COGNITIVE load , *PROTOTYPES , *WAYFINDING , *INTERNET surveys - Abstract
As indoor wayfinding can be very challenging, adapted systems, which adapt the route instruction type, are being developed to facilitate more supportive indoor route guidance. In this study, such a system has been developed based on the results of an online survey. This adapted system was compared with a non-adapted system by use of eye tracking, position tracking, an orientation test and a questionnaire. The results revealed that using symbols instead of photos reduced the imposed cognitive load, while using 3D-simulations instead of photos improved the environmental awareness. This resulted in less wayfinding errors with the adapted system, compared to the non-adapted system. Therefore, the present study provides additional evidence on the benefits of adapted systems for indoor route guidance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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