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Route learning with augmented reality navigation aids
Journal article   Peer reviewed

Route learning with augmented reality navigation aids

Zachary F. Yount, Steven J. Kass and James E. Arruda
Transportation research. Part F, Traffic psychology and behaviour, Vol.88, pp.132-140
07/01/2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trf.2022.05.019
Web of Science ID: WOS:000808471100002

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13 Times Cited - Web of Science

Abstract

Current trends point towards the development and implementation of augmented reality (AR) navigation assistance systems for drivers. Previous research has found augmented reality can benefit driving performance, but the impact of AR on route learning (spatial knowledge acquisition) has received less attention. The current study used simulated driving scenarios to determine how the type of navigation aid device used (i.e., paper map, electronic map, and AR system) affected driving performance and route learning of 62 driving adults. Route learning was examined at landmark, route, and survey levels. The hypotheses tested were that AR would improve driving performance but diminish route learning compared to paper map use; and that AR would outperform electronic map use in both driving performance and route learning. Results indicated that paper map use led to poorer driving performance and greater route learning. However, map recognition may have been a confounding factor in higher level spatial knowledge acquisition with paper map use. Driving performance and route learning were similar for drivers using the electronic map and AR, but some differences suggested that drivers have reduced uncertainty and hesitation while using AR to navigate in unfamiliar areas.

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