bachelor's thesis: Sound based navigation in interactive audio augmented reality

Demonstration of the interactive audio augmented reality game we created to research our thesis.

Abstract:

Audio augmented reality is a technology that is not as frequently appearing in the public discourse regarding new and exciting interactive mediums compared to its visual counterpartor virtual reality. Audio is generally also less highlighted or utilized in interactive medium with its main purpose being to support the visual elements. In this explorative work we have therefore studied the possibilities of auditory navigation in physically interactive audio augmented reality environments through an audio game. To better understand how audiogames convey information to the user, a qualitative analysis was done on eight titles which incorporates three dimensional navigation. Combined with the application of design theory within the fields of user experience and sound design, a framework for the design of the studys’ audio game was made. The framework's level of success at creating a navigable,virtual environment was tested through qualitative user testing and interviews where participants could interact with and evaluate the audio game. Results indicate that the designand the framework it was built from is applicable for its purpose, as well as audio games in audio augmented reality being perceived as an exciting and interesting medium to interact with.

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