Effectiveness of augmented reality technology in improving navigation performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

IF 2.4 3区工程技术 Q3 ENGINEERING, INDUSTRIAL

Ergonomics Pub Date : 2025-09-06 DOI:10.1080/00140139.2025.2554243

Siu Shing Man, Peiqi Su, Chang Xiao, Hong Yun, Alan Hoi Shou Chan

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Abstract

Augmented reality (AR) integrates virtual objects in the real world, allowing users to interact intuitively with navigation information. This study systematically reviewed 13 articles on AR technology published from 2005 to 2024 through meta-analysis, comprising a total of 400 participants, to examine its effectiveness in enhancing navigation performance. Compared with traditional navigation tools, the results showed that AR technology more effectively enhances navigation performance, with the overall effect size calculated as 0.554 (95% CI = 0.404-0.704; p < 0.001). The effect on wayfinding performance (SMD = 0.992) was considerably larger compared to driving navigation performance (SMD = 0.246) and spatial knowledge performance (SMD = 0.274). The mean age significantly positively affected the effectiveness of AR technology (Z = 2.670; p < 0.05). The results promote the development and application of AR technology and increase its adoption amongst the elderly.

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增强现实技术在提高导航性能方面的有效性：系统回顾和元分析。

增强现实（AR）技术将现实世界中的虚拟物体整合在一起，使用户能够直观地与导航信息进行交互。本研究通过荟萃分析，系统回顾了2005年至2024年发表的13篇关于AR技术的文章，共包含400名参与者，以检验其在增强导航性能方面的有效性。结果表明，与传统导航工具相比，AR技术更有效地提高了导航性能，计算出的总体效应大小为0.554 (95% CI = 0.404-0.704; p Z = 2.670

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来源期刊

Ergonomics 工程技术-工程：工业

CiteScore

4.60

自引率

12.50%

发文量

147

审稿时长

6 months

期刊介绍： Ergonomics, also known as human factors, is the scientific discipline that seeks to understand and improve human interactions with products, equipment, environments and systems. Drawing upon human biology, psychology, engineering and design, Ergonomics aims to develop and apply knowledge and techniques to optimise system performance, whilst protecting the health, safety and well-being of individuals involved. The attention of ergonomics extends across work, leisure and other aspects of our daily lives. The journal Ergonomics is an international refereed publication, with a 60 year tradition of disseminating high quality research. Original submissions, both theoretical and applied, are invited from across the subject, including physical, cognitive, organisational and environmental ergonomics. Papers reporting the findings of research from cognate disciplines are also welcome, where these contribute to understanding equipment, tasks, jobs, systems and environments and the corresponding needs, abilities and limitations of people. All published research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymous refereeing by independent expert referees.