The use of augmented reality in interpreting : methodological challenges

Gieshoff, Anne Catherine

Publication type:	Conference other
Type of review:	Peer review (abstract)
Title:	The use of augmented reality in interpreting : methodological challenges
Authors:	Gieshoff, Anne Catherine
et. al:	No
Proceedings:	ICTIC4 Abstract Book
Conference details:	Fourth International Conference on Translation, Interpreting, and Cognition (ICTIC 4), Santiago de Chile, Chile, 5-9 September 2023
Issue Date:	Sep-2023
Language:	English
Subjects:	Video conference; Augmented reality; Video conference interpreting
Subject (DDC):	006: Special computer methods 418.02: Translating and interpreting
Abstract:	The recent shift from on-site to video conference interpreting affects interpreters in many ways, one of these is related to space: When working on-site, interpreters are surrounded by the conference setting; during a videoconference, this is squeezed onto a screen together with other relevant visual input in numerous windows (documents, online dictionaries, etc.)(Saeed et al 2022). These windows often overlap and switching between them may require additional effort. Many interpreters have already taken to using several devices or screens during video conference assignments (Chmiel & Spinolo 2022, Saeed et al. 2022). Another option that might increase the available screen space, offer user-friendly interaction with intuitive gestures and hence, improve the ergonomics of video conference interpreting is the use of augmented reality technology (AR) (Ziegler & Gigliobianco, 2018). In order to explore the affordances of AR technology in interpreting, I am in the process of conducting a study comparing a videoconference setting on screen with one on AR glasses where I plan to collect data on participants’ interactions with AR objects, interpreting performance, physiological measures, and self-reported effort. The use of AR technology in research, however, presents some methodological challenges because the interactions with AR objects are not visible to the researcher and typical physiological measures (e.g. pupil dilation, skin conductance) are often not compatible with AR technology: relevant body parts are covered or cables restrain the body movements necessary for gesture recognition. In my presentation, I will address these methodological challenges and the solutions developed for the present project.
URI:	https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vmbhZB_OtKFM2GLkSUUcNpygPJnpW0Gr/view https://digitalcollection.zhaw.ch/handle/11475/29431
Fulltext version:	Published version
License (according to publishing contract):	Licence according to publishing contract
Departement:	Applied Linguistics
Organisational Unit:	Institute of Translation and Interpreting (IUED)
Published as part of the ZHAW project:	"Zoom" ohne "fatigue"?
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Gieshoff, A. C. (2023, September). The use of augmented reality in interpreting : methodological challenges. ICTIC4 Abstract Book. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vmbhZB_OtKFM2GLkSUUcNpygPJnpW0Gr/view

Gieshoff, A.C. (2023) ‘The use of augmented reality in interpreting : methodological challenges’, in ICTIC4 Abstract Book. Available at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vmbhZB_OtKFM2GLkSUUcNpygPJnpW0Gr/view.

A. C. Gieshoff, “The use of augmented reality in interpreting : methodological challenges,” in ICTIC4 Abstract Book, Sep. 2023. [Online]. Available: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vmbhZB_OtKFM2GLkSUUcNpygPJnpW0Gr/view

GIESHOFF, Anne Catherine, 2023. The use of augmented reality in interpreting : methodological challenges. In: ICTIC4 Abstract Book [online]. Conference presentation. September 2023. Verfügbar unter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vmbhZB_OtKFM2GLkSUUcNpygPJnpW0Gr/view

Gieshoff, Anne Catherine. 2023. “The Use of Augmented Reality in Interpreting : Methodological Challenges.” Conference presentation. In ICTIC4 Abstract Book. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vmbhZB_OtKFM2GLkSUUcNpygPJnpW0Gr/view.

Gieshoff, Anne Catherine. “The Use of Augmented Reality in Interpreting : Methodological Challenges.” ICTIC4 Abstract Book, 2023, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vmbhZB_OtKFM2GLkSUUcNpygPJnpW0Gr/view.