Authors : Dr. T. Amalraj Victoire; R. Ramakrishnan; Pavitirakumaran. C

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 5 - May

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24MAY1258

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Abstract : Mixed reality (MR) environments offer a potential boon for multitasking, but the influence of task complexity remains unexplored. This study investigates how individual task difficulty impacts performance in MR. We examine the interplay between cognitive workload, attention allocation during task switching, and overall success on both primary and secondary tasks. Participants will complete tasks of varying difficulty within a controlled MR environment. We hypothesize that increased task difficulty will lead to higher cognitive load, hindering attention shifting and negatively impacting performance on both tasks. Understanding this relationship is crucial for optimizing human- computer interaction in MR. The findings will inform the design of MR interfaces that facilitate efficient multitasking by minimizing cognitive strain and optimizing attention allocation based on task complexity.

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