Impact on human perception and expression, using augmented reality technology as a medium for computational art

This research proposal develops multi-sensory AR technology as a novel method to address the current visual bias in AR development, through the question: What impact do multi-sensory AR experiences have on human perception and expression in participatory installation art? I outline contemporary literature that discusses the possibility for multi-sensory AR, as well as examples of installations that utilise non-visual modes of perceptual mediation. I will use an iterative design process to create my own multi- sensory AR instruments, which will be used in an installation. Through individual and group studies of the instrument and installation respectively, I aim to answer the question through a combination of rigorous survey-based quantitative data analysis, as well as a grounded theory approach to qualitatively analyse interview feedback. The findings would culminate in a thesis paper exploring the impact of augmented reality technology on user perception and expression, and the creation of a software tool that could be used as a research platform and framework for creating multi- sensory AR experiences that are immersive for both artist and audience.Doctoral Research Pla