Mapping acceptance: micro scenarios as a dual-perspective approach for assessing public opinion and individual differences in technology perception.

Understanding public perception of technology is crucial to aligning research, development, and governance of technology. This article introduces micro scenarios as an integrative method to evaluate mental models and social acceptance across numerous technologies and concepts using a few single-item scales within a single comprehensive survey. This approach contrasts with traditional methods that focus on detailed assessments of as few as one scenario.

Serious Motion-Based Exercise Games for Older Adults: Evaluation of Usability, Performance, and Pain Mitigation.

Background: Many societies are facing demographic changes that challenge the viability of health and welfare systems. Serious games for health care and ambient assisted living (AAL) offer health benefits and support for older adults and may mitigate some of the negative effects of the demographic shift.

Objective: This study aimed to examine the acceptance of serious games to promote physical health in AAL environments.

Let's Talk about TEX-Understanding Consumer Preferences for Smart Interactive Textile Products Using a Conjoint Analysis Approach.

Interactive textiles are reaching maturity. First technology augmented textiles in form of clothes and furnitures are becoming commercially available. In contrast to the close link between technological development and innovations, future users' acceptance and usage of such interactive textiles has not been integrated sufficiently, yet.