Effects of Augmented Reality on Humans

University of Burgundy

Status: Completed

Conditions: Physical Activity; Mental Status Change

Treatments: Device: Tasks

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT03312790

CEP1701

Details and patient eligibility

About

Nowadays, augmented reality (AR) has gained attention but little is known concerning its repercussion in individuals when considering some mental and physiological aspects. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effects of AR glasses on some cognitive and physiological functions in an attempt to determine its safety for workers.

Full description

Twelve volunteers were tested during two separate randomized sessions: one with AR glasses (ARGlass) and one in normal condition (Normal). Participants had two perform different tasks of a 90 minutes total duration. Before, during and after these tasks, two feet balance, one foot balance, precision balance, stroop and memory tests were performed. Also, heart rate and electromyographic activity of some muscles were recorded. Finally a survey was filled to determine, for example fatigue, pain or comfort.

Enrollment: 12 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 40 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• healthy
• BMI < 27
• physically active
• informed consent written form

Exclusion criteria

• in-habitual fatigue
• taking drugs and alcohol more than twice a day
• potential psychomotor disease
• injury in the preceding 3 months
• no healthcare

Trial design

Primary purpose: Basic Science

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Crossover Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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12 participants in 2 patient groups

augmented reality device

Experimental group

Description:

Tasks realized using augmented reality device

Treatment:

Device: Tasks

Real condition

Other group

Description:

Same tasks than augmented reality realized in normal/real condition

Treatment:

Device: Tasks