Attention and Sensory Processing in Augmented Reality: Empowering ADHD population

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Main Authors: Ghasemi, Shiva, Behravan, Majid, Uber, Sunday, Gracanin, Denis
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Published: 2024
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author Ghasemi, Shiva
Behravan, Majid
Uber, Sunday
Gracanin, Denis
author_facet Ghasemi, Shiva
Behravan, Majid
Uber, Sunday
Gracanin, Denis
contents The brain's attention system is a complex and adaptive network of brain regions that enables individuals to interact effectively with their surroundings and perform complex tasks. This system involves the coordination of various brain regions, including the prefrontal cortex and the parietal lobes, to process and prioritize sensory information, manage tasks, and maintain focus. In this study, we investigate the intricate mechanisms underpinning the brain's attention system, followed by an exploration within the context of augmented reality (AR) settings. AR emerges as a viable technological intervention to address the multifaceted challenges faced by individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Given that the primary characteristics of ADHD include difficulties related to inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, AR offers tailor-made solutions specifically designed to mitigate these challenges and enhance cognitive functioning. On the other hand, if these ADHD-related issues are not adequately addressed, it could lead to a worsening of their condition in AR. This underscores the importance of employing effective interventions such as AR to support individuals with ADHD in managing their symptoms. We examine the attentional mechanisms within AR environments and the sensory processing dynamics prevalent among the ADHD population. Our objective is to comprehensively address the attentional needs of this population in AR settings and offer a framework for designing cognitively accessible AR applications.
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spellingShingle Attention and Sensory Processing in Augmented Reality: Empowering ADHD population
Ghasemi, Shiva
Behravan, Majid
Uber, Sunday
Gracanin, Denis
Human-Computer Interaction
The brain's attention system is a complex and adaptive network of brain regions that enables individuals to interact effectively with their surroundings and perform complex tasks. This system involves the coordination of various brain regions, including the prefrontal cortex and the parietal lobes, to process and prioritize sensory information, manage tasks, and maintain focus. In this study, we investigate the intricate mechanisms underpinning the brain's attention system, followed by an exploration within the context of augmented reality (AR) settings. AR emerges as a viable technological intervention to address the multifaceted challenges faced by individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Given that the primary characteristics of ADHD include difficulties related to inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, AR offers tailor-made solutions specifically designed to mitigate these challenges and enhance cognitive functioning. On the other hand, if these ADHD-related issues are not adequately addressed, it could lead to a worsening of their condition in AR. This underscores the importance of employing effective interventions such as AR to support individuals with ADHD in managing their symptoms. We examine the attentional mechanisms within AR environments and the sensory processing dynamics prevalent among the ADHD population. Our objective is to comprehensively address the attentional needs of this population in AR settings and offer a framework for designing cognitively accessible AR applications.
title Attention and Sensory Processing in Augmented Reality: Empowering ADHD population
topic Human-Computer Interaction
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2405.01218