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Area of Science:

  • Sensor technology
  • Human-computer interaction
  • Societal impact of technology

Background:

  • Traditional sensor evaluation focuses on technical performance metrics like precision and sensitivity.
  • Public trust, usability, and cultural meaning are increasingly vital for sensor adoption in diverse applications.
  • These critical human-centric factors are often overlooked by the core sensor research community.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To advocate for a reevaluation of how sensor success is defined.
  • To highlight the importance of public acceptance and perception alongside technical performance.
  • To encourage the integration of interdisciplinary collaborations for enhanced sensor credibility.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of case studies from interactive art, design, citizen science, and community initiatives.
  • Exploration of participatory and cultural approaches in sensor development.
  • Perspective-based argument for a broader definition of sensor success.

Main Results:

  • Collaborations with artists, designers, and the public can foster meaningful and trustworthy sensors.
  • Participatory and cultural approaches can significantly enhance sensor credibility and facilitate adoption.
  • The future of sensing likely depends on balancing technical accuracy with user trust and effective communication.

Conclusions:

  • The sensor research community must consider how sensors are experienced by users.
  • A broader definition of success is needed, balancing technical performance with trust and usability.
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration is key to developing sensors that are both functional and widely accepted.