The Emerging Technologies Research Lab, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.
Monash University Accident Research Centre, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.
PLoS One. 2024 Nov 1;19(11):e0313001. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0313001. eCollection 2024.
Smartglasses like Ray-Ban Stories by Meta are now commercially available, offering users features like photography, videography, music playback, phone calls, and content sharing. While existing research identifies barriers to adoption, no study has investigated the social acceptability of these commercially available devices. This is crucial because devices like Ray-Ban Stories are considered precursors to Augmented Reality-enabled smartglasses, and understanding current public perceptions is vital before further advancements. This study aimed to examine the social acceptability of everyday smartglass use. An online survey recruited 1037 Australian residents aged 18+ (58.6% owners, n = 608; 41.4% non-owners, n = 429). The WEAR scale assessed social acceptability. Owners perceived the device as aligning with their desired self-image, while non-owners expressed stronger concerns regarding privacy, anti-social behaviour, and potential harm. The WEAR scores highlight contrasting expectations between owners and non-owners regarding appropriate technology use, suggesting a potential source of social tension. Further research is needed to understand how individuals negotiate the use of these devices in public spaces.
智能眼镜，如 Meta 公司的 Ray-Ban Stories，现已推向市场，为用户提供摄影、录像、音乐播放、电话和内容共享等功能。尽管现有研究确定了采用这些设备的障碍，但没有研究调查这些商业上可用的设备的社会可接受性。这是至关重要的，因为像 Ray-Ban Stories 这样的设备被认为是增强现实功能智能眼镜的前身，在进一步发展之前，了解当前公众的看法是至关重要的。本研究旨在探讨日常智能眼镜使用的社会可接受性。一项在线调查招募了 1037 名 18 岁及以上的澳大利亚居民（58.6%的拥有者，n=608；41.4%的非拥有者，n=429）。WEAR 量表评估了社会可接受性。拥有者认为该设备符合他们理想的自我形象，而非拥有者则对隐私、反社会行为和潜在危害表示更为担忧。WEAR 得分突出了拥有者和非拥有者对适当技术使用的期望之间的对比，这表明了潜在的社会紧张的来源。需要进一步的研究来了解个人如何在公共空间中协商使用这些设备。
