Using Eye-Tracking to Examine the Cognitive Process of Hazard Recognition in Construction VR Scenarios

Yanfang Luo, Joon Oh Seo, Sogand Hasanzadeh

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Abstract

The construction industry is a high-risk environment with numerous potential hazards, emphasizing the need for effective hazard recognition to prevent accidents and injuries. However, the cognitive processes underlying hazard recognition ability are not well understood. Eye-tracking technology can offer valuable insights into the cognitive process, and this study investigates differences in higher and lower hazard recognition ability using eye-tracking technology in virtual reality scenarios. Participants were instructed to report hazards immediately when identified. Results indicate that individuals with lower hazard recognition ability had longer perception or comprehension times in the case of successful identification. These findings underscore the importance of understanding eye movement data to develop effective hazard recognition training programs to improve workers' ability to identify and respond to potential hazards at jobsites.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationComputing in Civil Engineering 2023
Subtitle of host publicationResilience, Safety, and Sustainability - Selected Papers from the ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering 2023
EditorsYelda Turkan, Joseph Louis, Fernanda Leite, Semiha Ergan
PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Pages541-548
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9780784485248
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2024
EventASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering 2023: Resilience, Safety, and Sustainability, i3CE 2023 - Corvallis, United States
Duration: 25 Jun 202328 Jun 2023

Publication series

NameComputing in Civil Engineering 2023: Resilience, Safety, and Sustainability - Selected Papers from the ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering 2023

Conference

ConferenceASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering 2023: Resilience, Safety, and Sustainability, i3CE 2023
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCorvallis
Period25/06/2328/06/23

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Computer Science
  • Civil and Structural Engineering

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