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Smart glasses: environmental perception and perceived health effects
Marjorie Pierrette1, Nellie Perrin2, Aurélien Lux2
1Science Applied to Work and Organisations Division, Laboratory for Psychosocial Challenges, Work and Organisations, INRS, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France.
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Summary
Smart glasses (SG), a type of augmented reality (AR), can alter environmental perception and cause attentional distraction. This study highlights potential ocular health effects and provides recommendations for safe SG use.
Area of Science:
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Occupational Health
- Visual Perception
Background:
- Augmented reality (AR) enhances real-world perception using digital information.
- Smart glasses (SG) present AR information within the user's field of view, offering hands-free operation.
- Concerns exist regarding the safety, comfort, and health effects of SG use.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess environmental perception changes in users of smart glasses.
- To evaluate the health effects, particularly ocular, associated with SG usage.
- To develop recommendations for safe and healthy SG utilization.
Main Methods:
- An experimental laboratory study was conducted.
- Eighty volunteer participants were involved in the study.
- Environmental perception and health effects were assessed during SG use.
Main Results:
- A reduction in the field of vision was observed, altering environmental perception.
- Attentional distraction occurred due to information processing from SG.
- Perceived health effects, primarily ocular discomfort, were reported by participants.
Conclusions:
- Smart glasses use can negatively impact environmental perception and attention.
- Ocular health concerns necessitate careful consideration for SG users.
- Recommendations are provided to ensure user health and safety during SG operation.
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