Navigating through haptics and sound: Exploring non-visual navigation for urban cyclists to enhance the cycling experience
2019 (English)Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (One Year)), 10 credits / 15 HE credits
Student thesis
Abstract [en]
Bicyclist are increasingly shaping the picture of urban traffic. With regard to guided navigation through urban areas, navigation systems that are designed for this type of traffic participants do not offer a satisfying solution. Voice instructions are often perceived as annoying and far too detailed. In addition, the usage of headphones to hear these instructions reduces the hearing and localization of environmental sounds significantly. Visual information on the other hand, draws the attention too much away from the main traffic situation. This effects the ability to react to and interact with other traffic participants and the surrounding and results in a feeling of insecurity.
This thesis investigates how acoustic and vibro-tactile signals can be used to provide cyclists with necessary navigation instructions while maintaining the ability to perceive ambient sounds and keep attention to the environment. In addition, the focus is placed on the experience of guided navigation with a non-visual, multi-sensory system.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Malmö universitet/Kultur och samhälle , 2019. , p. 82
Keywords [en]
Interaction Design, non-visual interfaces, audio-tactile interaction, multi-sensory, bicycling experience, navigation system, embodied interfaces, urban mobility, cycling, vibro-tactile, open-ear headphones, wearables
National Category
Engineering and Technology
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:mau:diva-21693Local ID: 30197OAI: oai:DiVA.org:mau-21693DiVA, id: diva2:1481601
Educational program
KS K3 Interaction Design (master)
Supervisors
Examiners
2020-10-272020-10-27Bibliographically approved