Can You DIG IT? Dynamic InfoGraphics (DIG) Capstone: A Concept for Transparency of Intelligent Agent Systems Using Augmented Reality
Abstract
The future battlefield is becoming an exceedingly complex environment that is often difficult for a Soldier to digest fully. Soldiers will need to understand their environment as quickly as possible with the help of intelligent agents (IAs). This influx of information leaves operators with decreased situation awareness (SA) and user trust in these systems. Using the Dynamic InfoGraphics (DIG) concept increases user SA and trust in automation because it provides the user with rapid understanding of the battlefield and mission-relevant entities and transparency of autonomous or IA systems actions and decisions. A total of 54 rotary wing pilots, flight medics, non-rated crew, and civilian aviation subject-matter experts participated in this 2 (display presentation type) 2 (level of transparency) within-subjects design study. Results indicate the DIG presentation type outperformed the text presentation type with improved accuracy and response time in answering real-time SA queries, and improved trust and workload was noted in after-action surveys. In addition, the more transparency the system showed, the more user trust occurred.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 12, 2024
- Accession Number
- AD1221778
Entities
People
- Derek Millard
- Gina Hartnett
- Jamison Hicks