A preliminary comparison of body-wearable computers to modern audio equipment in a microgravity environment

Abstract

The capabilities of body-wearable computers (BWC) and modern audio equipment were compared in a micro-gravity environment. In the experiment carried out, the speed of performance on timed tasks was compared for BWC and the audio playback devices currently used by astronauts. The BWC provided faster performance times than audio equipment when used in a micro-gravity environment. In addition, the BWC was found to provide faster performance times in normal gravity than in zero gravity.