Invited Talk by Michele Gattullo: “Novel AR authoring approaches for procedural tasks”
On 23 April, Michele Gattullo, Associate Professor at the Polytechnic University of Bari, will present the talk “Novel AR authoring approaches for procedural tasks” at Técnico – Oeiras Campus, hosted by INESC-ID researcher Joaquim Jorge in the context of ERASMUS+.
Date & Time: 23 April, 14h30
Location: 2N7.1, Técnico – Oeiras Campus, TagusPark
Abstract: Reliable technical documentation ensures safety in maintenance, assembly, and training. Traditional manuals often use dense text and complex images, making instructions hard to follow. Augmented Reality (AR) for technical documentation enhances procedural guidance, improving document analysis and decision-making. However, its development requires specialized skills, limiting adoption. Clear guidelines and case studies are needed to help non-experts create effective AR documentation. There is no agreed-upon best practice for AR instructions, as effectiveness depends on context. Our research establishes guidelines for next-gen AR documentation, optimizing instruction templates to enhance clarity, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. We aim to improve operator performance while reducing development costs. We validate our solutions through case studies in laboratory and real-world environments, using task time, accuracy, and eye-tracking data, along with usability, cognitive load, and user experience metrics. Our insights enable non-experts to author effective AR documentation for industrial use. For this purpose, we are developing an on-site AR authoring tool that helps technical writers (who may not be experts in AR development) create AR documentation and provides optimized AR visualizations tailored to the specific work context.
Bio: Michele Gattullo, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the Polytechnic University of Bari, where he works at the intersection of industrial engineering, human-centered design, and Extended Reality. His work explores how Augmented, Virtual, and Mixed Reality can improve industrial processes, training, technical documentation, and digital workplaces. With extensive teaching experience, international collaborations, and a strong record of research leadership, he has become a prominent voice in XR for smart manufacturing and engineering innovation. He is currently involved in the organizing committees of leading XR conferences, including IEEE ISMAR, EuroXR, and ACM SUI.
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