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A Systematic Review of the Use of Augmented Reality in Pedestrian Navigation

Year: 2025

Type: review

Abstract: Spatial computing in augmented reality (AR) overlays digital information into users’ view or immediate physical space, enhancing how we interact with our surroundings. It holds promise for pedestrian navigation, whether it is safety-critical or requires multi-tasking and real-time spatial information processing. Our systematic review of 79 articles delves into AR pedestrian navigation, covering device types, tracking methods, information taxonomy, and an evaluation of both technical and human factors. We highlight trends and future research directions, aiming to guide researchers and practitioners in identifying suitable techniques and designs that serve their applications and spurring innovation in adaptable systems and design concepts.

Source: ACM Computing Surveys

DOI: 10.1145/3770917

Authors: Yu Zhao, Holly Gagnon, Jeanine Stefanucci, Sarah Creem-Regehr, Bobby Bodenheimer

Institutions: Vanderbilt University, University of Utah

Language: English

Topic: Augmented Reality Applications

Subfield: Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: Office of Naval Research