Analysis of Deaf users' interaction with an augmented reality application on wearable devices for distance learning of manual tasks

• Thiago A. C. de Araujo State University of Ceará (UECE)
• Francisco C. M. B. Oliveira State University of Ceará (UECE)
• Cecília Lis Costa Aguiar Federal University of Ceará (UFC)

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/cbie.sbie.2018.1123

Abstract

The so-called "quota law" facilitates access to the job market for Persons with Disabilities (PcD) in Brazil. However, many of these positions remain unfilled due to the lack of skills between PcD. We are developing courses geared towards professions that require a more practical approach, which require remotely oriented workshops. Augmented reality workshops seem to be an interesting alternative since pupils can keep their hands free by receiving instructions and interacting with their tutors who are away. This paper presents the results of an experiment with 80 people who used an augmented reality learning object with four different forms of interaction.

Keywords: deaf, augmented reality, wearable devices, distance learning, manual tasks

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