QRPATH: Evaluating QR Codes as an Alternative to Human Observation in Physical Space Wayfinding Studies
<p dir="ltr">This research investigates the practicality of automated data collection methods as an alternative to human observation in physical space wayfinding studies. Traditional approaches for capturing foot traffic and navigational behavior are often labor-intensive and resourc...
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| author | Nema Ahmed (23273932) |
| author2 | Wafa Elhag (6093323) Huda Rafiq (23273935) Azma Mulundika (23273938) André Schmid (23273941) Fatou Gueye (16013020) Esra'a Sharqawi (23273944) Soon-Gyo Jung (18282184) Joni Salminen (7434770) Bernard Jansen (19450372) |
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| author_facet | Nema Ahmed (23273932) Wafa Elhag (6093323) Huda Rafiq (23273935) Azma Mulundika (23273938) André Schmid (23273941) Fatou Gueye (16013020) Esra'a Sharqawi (23273944) Soon-Gyo Jung (18282184) Joni Salminen (7434770) Bernard Jansen (19450372) |
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| dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv | Nema Ahmed (23273932) Wafa Elhag (6093323) Huda Rafiq (23273935) Azma Mulundika (23273938) André Schmid (23273941) Fatou Gueye (16013020) Esra'a Sharqawi (23273944) Soon-Gyo Jung (18282184) Joni Salminen (7434770) Bernard Jansen (19450372) |
| dc.date.none.fl_str_mv | 2025-10-14T03:00:00Z |
| dc.identifier.none.fl_str_mv | 10.1145/3750069.3750393 |
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| dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv | Built environment and design Urban and regional planning Human society Sociology Information and computing sciences Human-centred computing Observational studies QR codes User engagement Data collection Navigation systems User behavior |
| dc.title.none.fl_str_mv | QRPATH: Evaluating QR Codes as an Alternative to Human Observation in Physical Space Wayfinding Studies |
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| description | <p dir="ltr">This research investigates the practicality of automated data collection methods as an alternative to human observation in physical space wayfinding studies. Traditional approaches for capturing foot traffic and navigational behavior are often labor-intensive and resource-demanding. To address these challenges, we conducted a study assessing the feasibility of using QR codes to collect observational data. Thirteen participants navigated a national public library while their movements were tracked through strategically placed QR codes and concurrently by human observers. Analysis revealed that QR codes offer comparable precision in recording navigational data while potentially reducing the need for human labor. However, issues such as missed scans, environmental constraints, confusion with unrelated codes, and the absence of contextual insights suggest that while QR codes may enhance observational research in public settings, they should be integrated with traditional methods rather than serving as a complete replacement.</p><h2 dir="ltr">Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Proceedings of the 16th Biannual Conference of the Italian SIGCHI Chapter<br>License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1145/3750069.3750393" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1145/3750069.3750393</a></p> |
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| spelling | QRPATH: Evaluating QR Codes as an Alternative to Human Observation in Physical Space Wayfinding StudiesNema Ahmed (23273932)Wafa Elhag (6093323)Huda Rafiq (23273935)Azma Mulundika (23273938)André Schmid (23273941)Fatou Gueye (16013020)Esra'a Sharqawi (23273944)Soon-Gyo Jung (18282184)Joni Salminen (7434770)Bernard Jansen (19450372)Built environment and designUrban and regional planningHuman societySociologyInformation and computing sciencesHuman-centred computingObservational studiesQR codesUser engagementData collectionNavigation systemsUser behavior<p dir="ltr">This research investigates the practicality of automated data collection methods as an alternative to human observation in physical space wayfinding studies. Traditional approaches for capturing foot traffic and navigational behavior are often labor-intensive and resource-demanding. To address these challenges, we conducted a study assessing the feasibility of using QR codes to collect observational data. Thirteen participants navigated a national public library while their movements were tracked through strategically placed QR codes and concurrently by human observers. Analysis revealed that QR codes offer comparable precision in recording navigational data while potentially reducing the need for human labor. However, issues such as missed scans, environmental constraints, confusion with unrelated codes, and the absence of contextual insights suggest that while QR codes may enhance observational research in public settings, they should be integrated with traditional methods rather than serving as a complete replacement.</p><h2 dir="ltr">Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Proceedings of the 16th Biannual Conference of the Italian SIGCHI Chapter<br>License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1145/3750069.3750393" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1145/3750069.3750393</a></p>2025-10-14T03:00:00ZTextConference contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextconference object10.1145/3750069.3750393https://figshare.com/articles/conference_contribution/QRPATH_Evaluating_QR_Codes_as_an_Alternative_to_Human_Observation_in_Physical_Space_Wayfinding_Studies/31890238CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/318902382025-10-14T03:00:00Z |
| spellingShingle | QRPATH: Evaluating QR Codes as an Alternative to Human Observation in Physical Space Wayfinding Studies Nema Ahmed (23273932) Built environment and design Urban and regional planning Human society Sociology Information and computing sciences Human-centred computing Observational studies QR codes User engagement Data collection Navigation systems User behavior |
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| title | QRPATH: Evaluating QR Codes as an Alternative to Human Observation in Physical Space Wayfinding Studies |
| title_full | QRPATH: Evaluating QR Codes as an Alternative to Human Observation in Physical Space Wayfinding Studies |
| title_fullStr | QRPATH: Evaluating QR Codes as an Alternative to Human Observation in Physical Space Wayfinding Studies |
| title_full_unstemmed | QRPATH: Evaluating QR Codes as an Alternative to Human Observation in Physical Space Wayfinding Studies |
| title_short | QRPATH: Evaluating QR Codes as an Alternative to Human Observation in Physical Space Wayfinding Studies |
| title_sort | QRPATH: Evaluating QR Codes as an Alternative to Human Observation in Physical Space Wayfinding Studies |
| topic | Built environment and design Urban and regional planning Human society Sociology Information and computing sciences Human-centred computing Observational studies QR codes User engagement Data collection Navigation systems User behavior |