Dunston, P S and Wang, X (2005) Mixed reality-based visualization interfaces for architecture, engineering, and construction industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(12), pp. 1301-1309. ISSN 0733-9364
Abstract
Varied computing devices and automated sensors will enable new human-computer interface paradigms for interacting with digitally managed project information. The writers therefore propose the development of Mixed Reality (MR)-based computer interfaces, and especially Augmented Reality systems, for the architecture, engineering, and construction industry and describe the technologies and principles for applying such computer interfaces to support all phases of the constructed facility project life cycle. An Augmented Reality computer-aided drawing prototype is described as an experimental platform to study the human factors issues in interacting with Augmented Reality three-dimensional digital design models. Two critical research needs are cited for realizing effective Augmented Reality systems: (1) human factors research for development of visualization tools to enhance design comprehension and support collaborative work, and (2) the development of a technology infrastructure for "augmented" control and inspection interfaces to directly access digital project plan and site information that may be spatially referenced and displayed in the field. Research should be geared to advance knowledge regarding spatial cognition, human-computer interfaces, and computer-mediated human-to-human interactions, and it should address application of MR to all phases of the project life cycle.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | automation; computer aided design; computer aided drafting; computer aided operation; information technology |
| Index terms: | construction industry, interaction, automation, drafting, paradigm, life cycle, human factors research, inspection, platform, visualization, information technology, human factor, cognition, computing, computer aided design, augmented reality, prototype, drawing, design model |
| Subjects: | education and knowledge transfer, design practice, automation and robotics, digital design, design process, occupational health and safety management, cognitive psychology, industry analysis, quality assurance, behavioral psychology, computational design, value management, computing systems, modelling and simulation, technical documentation, visualization |
| Topics: | Project Management, Research Practice, Engineering Principles, Health and Safety, Quality Management, Design Practice, Digital Applications |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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