Workload, flow, and telepresence during teleoperation

Draper, J.V.; Blair, L.M.

doi:10.1109/robot.1996.506844

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“…Other studies have also produced significant findings that support the relationship between enjoyment and telepresence as variables affecting flow in the context of human-computer interaction (Skadberg & Kimmel, 2004). Draper and Blair (1996) concur with the need for a heightened level of attention, stating that telepresence arises from ''commitment of attentional resources to the remote task. The more resources a user devotes to the task, the greater the identification of the user with the task and the stronger the sense of telepresence.…”

Section: Enhancing Virtual Learning Through Telepresencementioning

confidence: 76%

“…In particular, beyond the basic qualities of flow, such as enjoyment and intrinsic interest, we need to more thoroughly examine the phenomenon of telepresence, which refers to a compelling feeling of being present in a virtual space. This feeling is sometimes strongly associated with vividness, arousal, focused attention, and interactivity, as well as high degrees of skill and control (Choi & Kim, 2004;Draper & Blair, 1996;Finneran & Zhang, 2003;Novak et al, 2000;Sheridan, 1992;Steuer, 1992).…”

Section: Enhancing Virtual Learning Through Telepresencementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Most striking is how both flow and telepresence share the characteristic of concentration on task. As Draper and Blair (1996) argue, both demand a level of concentration void of any ''distracting stimuli to the point of loss of awareness of self as separate from the task'' (p. 1030).…”

Section: Enhancing Virtual Learning Through Telepresencementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Gamers consider this an optimal experience, one that is highly valued, desired, and indicative of the ''flow experience.'' Work of several researchers who have published findings on the relationship between flow and telepresence and virtual learning and gameplay is also significant (Draper & Blair, 1996;Finneran & Zhang, 2003;Novak & Hoffman, 1997;Sheridan, 1992;Steuer, 1992).…”

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Correlating the effects of flow and telepresence in virtual worlds: Enhancing our understanding of user behavior in game-based learning

Faiola

Newlon

Pfaff

et al. 2013

Computers in Human Behavior

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A B S T R A C TRecent research on online learning suggests that virtual worlds are becoming an important environment to observe the experience of flow. From these simulated spaces, researchers may gather a deeper understanding of cognition in the context of game-based learning. Csikszentmihalyi (1997) describes flow as a feeling of increased psychological immersion and energized focus, with outcomes that evoke disregard for external pressures and the loss of time consciousness, issuing in a sense of pleasure. Past studies suggest that flow is encountered in an array of activities and places, including those in virtual worlds. The authors' posit that flow in virtual worlds, such as Second Life (SL), can be positively associated with degrees of the cognitive phenomenon of immersion and telepresence. Flow may also contribute to a better attitude and behavior during virtual game-based learning. This study tested three hypotheses related to flow and telepresence, using SL. Findings suggest that both flow and telepresence are experienced in SL and that there is a significant correlation between them. These findings shed light on the complex interrelationships and interactions that lead to flow experience in virtual gameplay and learning, while engendering hope that learners, who experience flow, may acquire an improved attitude of learning online.

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Section: Enhancing Virtual Learning Through Telepresencementioning

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Section: Enhancing Virtual Learning Through Telepresencementioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Correlating the effects of flow and telepresence in virtual worlds: Enhancing our understanding of user behavior in game-based learning

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Pfaff

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Computers in Human Behavior

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“…For example, researchers have conducted usability studies in critical robotic applications such as in the area of Search and Rescue [3,4] and on teleoperation in nuclear environments [5][6][7], dealing with run-time interaction with the robots.…”

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Usability evaluation of an automated mission repair mechanism for mobile robot mission specification

Moshkina

Endo

Arkin

2006

Proceedings of the 1st ACM SIGCHI/SIGART Conference on Human-Robot Interaction

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This paper describes a usability study designed to assess ease of use, user satisfaction, and performance of a mobile robot mission specification system. The software under consideration, MissionLab, allows users to specify a robot mission as well as compile it, execute it, and control the robot in real-time. In this work, a new automated mission repair mechanism that aids users in correcting faulty missions was added to the system. This mechanism was compared to an older version in order to better inform the development process, and set a direction for future improvements in usability.

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Control gain adaptation in virtual reality mediated human-telerobot interaction

2005

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The Internet connects millions of computers worldwide, and provides a new potential working environment for remote-controlled telerobotic systems. The main limitation of using the Internet in this application is random delays between communicating nodes, which can cause disturbances in human-machine interaction and affect telepresence experiences. This is particularly important in systems integrating virtual reality technology to present interfaces. Telepresence, or the sense of presence in a remote environment, hypothetically is positively related to teleoperation task performance. This research evaluated the effect of constant and random network (communication) delays on remote-controlled telerover performance, operator workload, and telepresence experiences. The research also assessed the effect of using a system gain adaptation algorithm to offset the negative impact of communication delays on the various response measures. It was expected that with gain adaptation, system stability, performance, and user telepresence experiences would improve with a corresponding decrease in workload. Results indicated that gain adaptation had a significant effect on the performance measures. The study demonstrated that gain adaptation could reduce deterioration in telepresence experiences and improve user performance in teleoperated and telerobotic control.

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Workload, flow, and telepresence during teleoperation

Cited by 38 publications

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Correlating the effects of flow and telepresence in virtual worlds: Enhancing our understanding of user behavior in game-based learning

Correlating the effects of flow and telepresence in virtual worlds: Enhancing our understanding of user behavior in game-based learning

Usability evaluation of an automated mission repair mechanism for mobile robot mission specification

Control gain adaptation in virtual reality mediated human-telerobot interaction

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