Development of a Framework for the Communication System Based on KNX for an Interactive Space for UX Evaluation
Author:
Lopez-Aguilar Ariel A.1ORCID, Bustamante-Bello M. Rogelio1ORCID, Navarro-Tuch Sergio A.1ORCID, Molina Arturo1ORCID
Affiliation:
1. School of Engineering and Sciences, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico City 14380, Mexico
Abstract
Domotics (Home Automation) aims to improve the quality of life of people by integrating intelligent systems within inhabitable spaces. While traditionally associated with smart home systems, these technologies have potential for User Experience (UX) research. By emulating environments to test products and services, and integrating non-invasive user monitoring tools for emotion recognition, an objective UX evaluation can be performed. To achieve this objective, a testing booth was built and instrumented with devices based on KNX, an international standard for home automation, to conduct experiments and ensure replicability. A framework was designed based on Python to synchronize KNX systems with emotion recognition tools; the synchronization of these data allows finding patterns during the interaction process. To evaluate this framework, an experiment was conducted in a simulated laundry room within the testing booth to analyze the emotional responses of participants while interacting with prototypes of new detergent bottles. Emotional responses were contrasted with traditional questionnaires to determine the viability of using non-invasive methods. Using emulated environments alongside non-invasive monitoring tools allowed an immersive experience for participants. These results indicated that the testing booth can be implemented for a robust UX evaluation methodology.
Funder
Tecnologico de Monterrey Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología
Subject
Electrical and Electronic Engineering,Biochemistry,Instrumentation,Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics,Analytical Chemistry
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