Avaliação da Usabilidade da Tecnologia Eye Tracking

Abstract

Introduction. Usability is defined as the ease of the user to apply a technology in order to accomplish a specific task with effectiveness, efficiency and satisfaction. In the development of Assistive Technologies, it is important to include the user, as well as the use of tests before, during and after making them aiming to achieve high usability standards, avoiding mental and psychological wear and abandonment of technology. The objective was to evaluate the Usability of Augmentative Communication Assistive Technology Eye Tracking. Method. Five computer professionals of both sexes, with an average of 5.7 years of training in: computer science and systems analysis and development. They answered a Usability assessment questionnaire after performing a technology test. The tests were divided into stages, with determined times, including receiving, connecting items, installing, configuring software and performing a task. Results. Most professionals found it difficult to position and calibrate the software and language. There was a 20% dropout. Conclusion. It was possible to evaluate the usability of the technology indicating ways to improve a more effective, efficient and satisfactory management for the user.