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Ergonomic Challenges and Benefits of Enhanced Cultural Application with Augmented Reality for People with Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Authors:
Armand Manukyan
Antoine Pollet
Stéphanie Claudel
Jérôme Dinet
Laurent Dupont

Keywords: autism; augmented reality; museum; inclusive culture; ergonomic.

Abstract:
Autism is a neurodevelopmental trouble which affects 1 child per 100 in the world. Known symptoms make museum exhibits difficult to access. The use of Augmented Reality (AR) (covering real environment with digital objects) by this population is growing rapidly but remains poorly documented, especially in the context of museum visits. AR used in this context often involves the use of a tablet and not a headset, as in the present experiment. 40 recruited participants will visit museums using augmented reality devices. The benefits of such a device will be assessed using an ergonomic evaluation grid. Psychometric tests will also be proposed to assess the cognitive cost of the protocol for the participants, alongside with observation and interviews. In this way, data about acceptability of the equipment, suitability of the software for our participants, relevance of the course and content of the application and about the behaviour induced by the AR device will be collected. This project aims to assess to which extent augmented reality can be implemented in the realization of a tour museum route by a participant with an autism spectrum disorder. This research will shed light on the advantages of using an augmented reality headset compared with a tablet, which has already been widely documented. In addition, a comparison between traditional visits and visits based on augmented reality will truly highlight the benefits of AR technology. Ergonomic criteria relevant for ASD participants not yet explored in the literature will also be investigated.

Pages: 31 to 37

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2025

Publication date: April 6, 2025

Published in: conference

ISBN: 978-1-68558-266-1

Location: Valencia, Spain

Dates: from April 6, 2025 to April 10, 2025