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Visual features of icons impact memory load, not recognition accuracy, in autonomous driving systems. Line-based icons suit low memory load, while plane-based icons excel in high memory load scenarios for better automotive user interface design.

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Human-Computer Interaction
Cognitive Psychology
Automotive Engineering

Background:

Icons are crucial for overcoming language barriers in human-machine interaction, particularly in autonomous driving.
Limited research exists on icon design principles for autonomous vehicles, with inconsistent classification methods and a focus on preference over cognitive mechanisms.
Cognitive load theory provides a framework for understanding how visual features of icons affect user performance.

Purpose of the Study:

To classify icons based on visual features relevant to autonomous driving interfaces.
To investigate the impact of these visual features on icon recognition and memory load.
To provide empirical evidence for optimizing icon design in automotive user interfaces.

Main Methods:

Utilized electroencephalography (EEG) in a rapid interaction experiment with 43 participants.
Collected data on icon recognition accuracy and memory load across different icon categories.
Classified icons based on distinct visual features (e.g., line-based vs. plane-based).

Main Results:

Visual features did not significantly affect icon recognition accuracy.
Visual features significantly influenced memory load.
Line-based icons were more effective under low memory load conditions.
Plane-based icons showed advantages in high memory load tasks.

Conclusions:

Icon design in autonomous driving should consider cognitive load, not just visual appeal or attention.
Tailoring icon visual features to expected memory load can enhance user experience and performance.
Findings offer practical guidance for designing effective automotive user interfaces.