The risk of cognitive overload in the Virtual Reality (VR) automotive industry



It is interesting to observe that, automotive OEMs are expecting augmented reality applications to transform vehicle manufacturing and maintenance processes; but, AR Heads-Up Displays (HUDs) run the risk of cognitive overload caused by displaying location-based advertising messages or any other type of secondary, infotainment information.

Based on this reality, Dominique Bonte, Managing Director and Vice President at ABI Research thinks that, it will be critical to use AR carefully, in a minimalistic way, and only to display relevant, contextual information when needed to improve the driver’s perception of the road environment and reducing response times.

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