6 papers
Attune: A Self-Annotation Tool for Understanding Robot Operator Attention Profiles
Puqi Zhou, Sungsoo Ray Hong, David Porfirio
Deploying robot fleets in complex, real-world environments requires human operators to supervise multiple robots simultaneously. Managing operator attention is a fundamental challe…
Understanding ADHD Productivity in Construction Work: Toward AI-enabled VR Interventions
Zinat Ara, Behzad Esmaeili, Lap-Fai Yu +1
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is identified as the most prevalent neurodivergent condition in the construction industry. While the construction industry may broad…
Applying Ground Robot Fleets in Urban Search: Understanding Professionals' Operational Challenges and Design Opportunities
Puqi Zhou, Charles R. Twardy, Cynthia Lum +6
Urban searches demand rapid, defensible decisions and sustained physical effort under high cognitive and situational load. Incident commanders must plan, coordinate, and document t…
You Are Not Alone: Designing Body Doubling for ADHD in Virtual Reality
Zinat Ara, Imtiaz Bin Rahim, Puqi Zhou +4
Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) experience challenges sustaining attention in the workplace. Body doubling, the concept of working alongside another per…
Col-Con: A Virtual Reality Simulation Testbed for Exploring Collaborative Behaviors in Construction
Liuchuan Yu, Ching-Yu Cheng, William F Ranc +6
Virtual reality is widely adopted for applications such as training, education, and collaboration. The construction industry, known for its complex projects and numerous personnel…
Collaborative Design for Job-Seekers with Autism: A Conceptual Framework for Future Research
Sungsoo Ray Hong, Marcos Zampieri, Brittany N. Hand +3
The success of employment is highly related to a job seeker's capability of communicating and collaborating with others. While leveraging one's network during the job-seeking proce…