Underneath the Skin

Komkaite, Aida; Lavrinovica, Liga; Vraka, Maria; Skov, Mikael B.

doi:10.1145/3290605.3300444

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“…This has been reflected in various qualitative studies. For example, in the study [16], a participant stated that the use of an insertable tool allowed potential clients to scan it with their devices to access a website informing them about the offered services and it is an "original way to promote my work". Another participant described the experience of having a magnet in their hand as follows: "I can feel the rhythm in my finger, I can feel the bass, I can feel the hi-hats".…”

Section: Previous Considerationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Various companies have implemented these systems [20]. In [4,16,17], we find appreciation from users who point out that their main motivation for using implantables is limited to this sphere.…”

Section: Hypothesis Development 221 Perceived Usefulnessmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Implantables are also seen by some users as tools that stimulate creativity through their use [16] and during the process of their design and implementation [21]. As some avantgarde artists rely on these instruments for creation, they must be considered instruments that favor their work [19].…”

Section: Hypothesis Development 221 Perceived Usefulnessmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Theoretically, due to the electronic nature of most of these devices, there are concerns regarding privacy and excessive surveillance due to its use [52]. However, this danger must be mitigated by the fact that RFID and NFC have limited coverage, store minimal information [8], and have poor connectivity with other devices [16]. Nonetheless, if these risks materialize, users' effectiveness in their daily tasks will decrease.…”

Section: Hypothesis Development 221 Perceived Usefulnessmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The reality of the current use of nonmedical implantables and their performance, in any case, is more modest than some intellectuals have imagined, as the process of cyborgization is closer to a process of evolution or a quiet revolution than a revolutionary proper [15]. The most commonly used insertable technologies in nonmedical applications are passive radio frequency identification chips (PRFICs), near-field communication chips (NFCCs), and magnets [16,17]. The wider use of passive PRFICs includes in-store antitheft mechanisms, toll-collection passes on roads, pet microchips, contactless payment credit cards, and modern passports [18].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Assessing the Acceptance of Cyborg Technology with a Hedonic Technology Acceptance Model

de Andrés-Sánchez,

Arias-Oliva,

Souto-Romero

et al. 2024

Computers

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Medical implantable technologies, such as cochlear implants or joint prostheses, have been commonly used since the late 20th century. By contrast, the market for this type of technology is expanding when the purpose is not medical, even though it is more marginal. This study tests a technology acceptance model for the latter type of insideable technology based on an extension of the technology acceptance models TAM and TAM2 proposed for hedonic technologies by van del Heijden. So, the behavioral intention of insertables is explained by the perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use, as well as social influence, as proposed in the TAM2 by Venkatesh and Davis. Additionally, the perceived enjoyment, included in the extension by Van der Heijden, is added as an explanatory factor. We applied structural equation modeling to the theoretical scheme provided by the modified TAM and performed a necessary condition analysis. Statistical analysis showed that all variables considered in the model have a significantly positive influence on behavioral intention. Likewise, the model has good properties both from the point of view of the fit obtained, since it predicts 70% of behavioral intention, and from the predictive point of view. The necessary condition analysis allows us to analyze whether the presence of some of the latent variables postulated to explain the attitude toward implantables is necessary to produce the said acceptance. Therefore, its absence is a critical aspect of expansion. We observed that perceived usefulness manifests itself as a necessary condition for behavioral intention with a medium size. Perceived ease of use and enjoyment also present a significant necessity effect size, but their strength is smaller. By contrast, the subjective norm does not have the status of a necessary variable.

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Section: Previous Considerationsmentioning

confidence: 99%