Evaluating Haptics for Information Discovery While Walking

Abstract

In this article we describe and evaluate a novel, low interaction cost approach to supporting the spontaneous discovery of geo-tagged information while on the move. Our mobile haptic prototype helps users to explore their environment by providing directional vibrotactile feedback based on the presence of location data. We conducted a study to investigate whether users can find these targets while walking, comparing their performance when using only haptic feedback to that when using an equivalent visual system. The results are encouraging, and here we present our findings, discussing their significance and issues relevant to the design of future systems that combine haptics with location awareness.

Affiliations

Future Interaction Technology Lab

Computer Science Department

Swansea University

Swansea, SA2 8PP, UK

Contributors

Simon Robinson

Parisa Eslambolchilar

Matt Jones

Conference

Publication date: September 2009

Publication date (Print): September 2009

Pages: 93-102

ID: 10.14236/ewic/HCI2009.11

Copyright statement: © Simon Robinson et al. Published by BCS Learning and Development Ltd. People and Computers XXIII Celebrating People and Technology, Churchill College Cambridge, UK

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Conference name: People and Computers XXIII Celebrating People and Technology

Conference acronym: HCI

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Conference location: Churchill College Cambridge, UK

Conference date: 1 - 5 September 2009

Conference sponsor: Electronic Workshops in Computing (eWiC)

Conference theme: Computers XXIII Celebrating People and Technology

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Product Information: 1477-9358 BCS Learning & Development

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Series title: Electronic Workshops in Computing