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The world-fixed augmented reality (AR) manual improved assembly task performance compared to paper and user-fixed AR. However, both AR types increased cognitive load, suggesting design improvements are needed for AR effectiveness.

Keywords:

human-computer interaction, computer systems interface evaluation near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)neuroergonomics wearable devices

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Area of Science:

Human-Computer Interaction
Cognitive Neuroscience
Engineering Psychology

Background:

Assembly manual effectiveness is crucial for task performance.
Prior research relied on subjective workload, limiting cognitive effort assessment.
Neurophysiological measures like dlPFC activation offer direct cognitive control insights.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare paper-based, user-fixed AR, and world-fixed AR manuals.
To evaluate task performance, dlPFC hemodynamic responses, and perceived workload.
To determine the impact of AR design on cognitive demands.

Main Methods:

Within-subjects design with 24 participants.
Modified Purdue Pegboard Test using three manual types.
fNIRS for dlPFC hemodynamic response measurement.

Main Results:

World-fixed AR significantly improved task performance, reducing errors.
Both AR manuals showed higher dlPFC activation than paper manuals.
No significant difference in perceived workload across manual types.

Conclusions:

World-fixed AR enhances performance by reducing information access costs.
AR increases cognitive control demands due to perceptual conflicts.
AR effectiveness is design-dependent; world-fixed AR is superior among tested types.