Performance and Usability of Smartglasses for Augmented Reality in Precision Livestock Farming Operations

In recent years, smartglasses for augmented reality are becoming increasingly popular in professional contexts. However, no commercial solutions are available for the agricultural field, despite the potential of this technology to help farmers. Many head-wearable devices in development possess a var...

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Published in:Applied sciences 2020-04, Vol.10 (7), p.2318
Main Authors: Caria, Maria, Todde, Giuseppe, Sara, Gabriele, Piras, Marco, Pazzona, Antonio
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural land
Augmented reality
breeding
Dairy farming
Dairy farms
Display devices
Eyewear
Farms
feeding
Knowledge bases (artificial intelligence)
Livestock
Livestock farming
Milk
Milking
milking system
New technology
precision agriculture
Precision farming
Productivity
sheep
Smartphones
Usability
Wearable technology
Workload
workload index
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Summary:In recent years, smartglasses for augmented reality are becoming increasingly popular in professional contexts. However, no commercial solutions are available for the agricultural field, despite the potential of this technology to help farmers. Many head-wearable devices in development possess a variety of features that may affect the smartglasses wearing experience. Over the last decades, dairy farms have adopted new technologies to improve their productivity and profit. However, there remains a gap in the literature as regards the application of augmented reality in livestock farms. Head-wearable devices may offer invaluable benefits to farmers, allowing real-time information monitoring of each animal during on-farm activities. The aim of this study was to expand the knowledge base on how augmented reality devices (smartglasses) interact with farming environments, focusing primarily on human perception and usability. Research has been conducted examining the GlassUp F4 smartglasses during animal selection process. Sixteen participants performed the identification and grouping trials in the milking parlor, reading different types of contents on the augmented reality device optical display. Two questionnaires were used to evaluate the perceived workload and usability of the device. Results showed that the information type could influence the perceived workload and the animal identification process. Smart glasses for augmented reality were a useful tool in the animal genetic improvement program offering promising opportunities for adoption in livestock operations in terms of assessing data consultation and information about animals.
ISSN:2076-3417
2076-3417
DOI:10.3390/app10072318