Evaluation of Effect on Walking Behavior by Seeing Augmented Reality Objects

Abstract

In recent years, augmented reality (AR) technology has received attention. AR technology is expected to be widely used in various day-to-day activities. Many researchers have proposed methods that use AR technology for various purposes. However, there is a possibility that displayed AR objects cause anxiety or spoil scenic views for the user, as the objects can hinder the view and the appearances can change to several forms. Therefore, it is important to consider how we should display the AR objects depending on its purpose. In this study, we have investigated how participants behave when they are shown different AR objects to lead them to the left/right side on an outdoor road. As a result, we confirmed that we should use the AR object whose appearance blends with the surroundings when the object is a sign to lead people on outdoor.