Augmented Reality Assessments to Support Human Spaceflight Performance Evaluation

Subjects successfully completed both tasks using AR and meaningful assessments of their performance were obtained. The increased head pitch observed supported the hologram visualization with the reduced AR field of view. The increased task time and reduced torso angular velocity were compared to strategies used by astronauts postflight while experiencing sensorimotor impairments. AR may be a useful instrumentation solution for assessing in-flight performance, providing embedded sensors and onboard computations; however, thresholds for assessing extravehicular activity readiness must be developed. Weiss H, Stirling L. Augmented reality assessments to support human spaceflight performance evaluation. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2024; 95(11):831-840.