The Impact of an Instructional Manual's Spatial Location on User Experience and Task Completion in Industry Augmented Reality (IAR)

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Date

2023-05

Type of Work

Department

University of Baltimore. Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences

Program

University of Baltimore. Master of Science in Interaction Design and Information Architecture

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This item may be protected under Title 17 of the U.S. Copyright Law. It is made available by The University of Baltimore for non-commercial research and educational purposes.

Abstract

Research has shown that Augmented Reality (AR) instruction manuals are more effective than their paper counterparts in reducing errors when performing manual tasks such as assembling objects. To further improve user experience with such tasks, this study compared two positionings of instructional materials in an AR environment. The goal was to identify the solution that offers a more pleasant user experience for fully immersed individuals, as they interact with the virtual manuals while their hands remain freed up to complete an assembly task. As the popularity of Industrial AR rises, this study seeks to equip future designers of AR and Industry 4.0 interfaces and content with best practices.