Using psychophysical techniques to design and evaluate multimodal interfaces: psychophysics and interface design

  • Authors:
  • Roberta L. Klatzky

  • Affiliations:
  • Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA

  • Venue:
  • Proceedings of the 14th ACM international conference on Multimodal interaction
  • Year:
  • 2012

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Abstract

"Psychophysics" is a an approach to evaluating human perception and action capabilities that emphasizes control over the stimulus environment. Virtual environments provide an ideal setting for psychophysical research, as they facilitate not only stimulus control but precise measurement of performance. In my research I have used the psychophysical approach to inform the design and evaluation of multi-modal interfaces that enable action in remote or virtual worlds or that compensate for sensory-motor impairment in the physical environment of the user. This talk will describe such projects, emphasizing the value of behavioral science to interface engineering.