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Luís Barbosa is a computer science teacher at the Engineering department of the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal. He obtained his Ph.D. degree in Computer Science from the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro whose dissertation theme was “Teaching Support Information Systems The Case Study of the portal SIDE from UTAD”. His area of interest and research are mainly Information Systems, Multisensory Virtual Environments and Interaction and has participated in several related research projects.

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  • Name

    Luis Barbosa
  • Role

    Senior Researcher
  • Since

    01st January 2014
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Publications

2024

The impact of virtual reality and biological sex on the promotion of tourist destinations: effects on destination image, place attachment, and behavioural intention

Authors
Melo, M; Gonçalves, G; Jorge, F; Losada, N; Barbosa, L; Teixeira, MS; Bessa, M;

Publication
JOURNAL OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM TECHNOLOGY

Abstract
Purpose - This paper aims to generate knowledge of the impact of different virtual reality (VR) set-ups in tourism promotion regarding destination image, place attachment and behavioural intention.Design/methodology/approach - The paper presents a comparative study of the impact of different visualisation technologies (video, immersive VR and multisensory immersive VR) to promote tourism destinations. The study's dependent variables are destination image, place attachment and behaviour intention.Findings - Results show that VR content impacts these variables. Multisensory immersive VR is the preferred content type for destination promotion. It is also evidenced that female participants scored each variable higher than male participants. Males reported higher scores on the video set-up for destination image and place attachment. Behavioural intention reported higher values in the video when compared to immersive VR in both sexes.Practical implications - This paper concludes that there is a preference towards multisensory set-ups, which suggests that incorporating audiovisual and sensory elements can significantly enhance the effectiveness of VR experiences in attracting and engaging potential tourists.Originality/value - The paper contributes to the scarce body of knowledge regarding the impact of different VR factors on tourism promotion, including the multisensory VR component.

2024

Web of Things in the context of AAL and AHA: a mapping review

Authors
Sant'Ana, H; Paredes, H; Barbosa, L; Rodrigues, NF;

Publication
2024 IEEE 12TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SERIOUS GAMES AND APPLICATIONS FOR HEALTH, SEGAH 2024

Abstract
The Web of Things (WoT) is an essential component within the Internet of Things (IoT) domain, offering a standardized method for describing, consuming, and orchestrating the functions of IoT devices. WoT plays a crucial role in promoting interoperability and streamlining the development of applications for IoT solutions. Recent research focusing on IoT solutions for ambient assisted living (AAL) has highlighted WoT as a key framework for integrating diverse smart devices and services to enhance the quality of life for older adults and individuals with specific health conditions. However, a closer look at recent literature reviews reveals a deficiency in comprehensive research regarding the interplay between WoT, AAL, and the health and wellbeing of older adults. To address this question, a comprehensive mapping review is performed to delve into the existing literature and pinpoint the most pertinent themes and topics within WoT. This analysis aims to uncover evidence of the correlation between WoT, AAL, and active and healthy aging (AHA) to support future research in this area.

2023

Enhancing Training Methods: Evaluation of a VR Approach for Antenna Construction

Authors
Gonçalves, G; Gonçalves, C; Rodrigues, P; Barbosa, L; Filipe, V; Melo, M; Bessa, M;

Publication
International Conference on Graphics and Interaction, ICGI 2023, Tomar, Portugal, November 2-3, 2023

Abstract
The modern manufacturing environment has adjusted to technological improvements. With Virtual Reality applications geared for factory training are becoming increasingly common. The industry is seeking ways to lower downtimes, resource component waste, risk of possible work accidents and decrease expenses, which can be achieved by engaging in new techniques of training professionals. This article evaluates a VR training application developed within the scope of the R&D project, aimed at training personnel in vehicle antenna production lines. We included the following variables: previous experience with VR technology, cybersickness, immersive tendencies, presence, system usability and satisfaction. Both the system usability scores and satisfaction were considered acceptable. We also found positive correlations between several variables, highlighting the possible influence of attention and familiarity with VR technology on the user experience. In contrast, a negative correlation raised questions about participants' expectations regarding VR technology and their resulting experience.

2022

Evaluation of the impact of different levels of self-representation and body tracking on the sense of presence and embodiment in immersive VR

Authors
Goncalves, G; Melo, M; Barbosa, L; Vasconcelos Raposo, J; Bessa, M;

Publication
VIRTUAL REALITY

Abstract
The main goal of this paper is to investigate the effect of different types of self-representations through floating members (hands vs. hands + feet), virtual full body (hands + feet vs. full-body avatar), walking fidelity (static feet, simulated walking, real walking), and number of tracking points used (head + hands, head + hands + feet, head + hands + feet + hip) on the sense of presence and embodiment through questionnaires. The sample consisted of 98 participants divided into a total of six conditions in a between-subjects design. The HTC Vive headset, controllers, and trackers were used to perform the experiment. Users were tasked to find a series of hidden objects in a virtual environment and place them in a travel bag. We concluded that (1) the addition of feet to floating hands can impair the experienced realism (p = 0.039), (2) both floating members and full-body avatars can be used without affecting presence and embodiment (p > 0.05) as long as there is the same level of control over the self-representation, (3) simulated walking scores of presence and embodiment were similar when compared to static feet and real walking tracking data (p > 0.05), and (4) adding hip tracking overhead, hand and feet tracking (when using a full-body avatar) allows for a more realistic response to stimuli (p = 0.002) and a higher overall feeling of embodiment (p = 0.023).

2022

Authoring tool for creating immersive virtual experiences expeditiously for training

Authors
Machado, R; Rodrigues, R; Coelho, H; Melo, M; Barbosa, L; Bessa, M;

Publication
2022 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON GRAPHICS AND INTERACTION (ICGI)

Abstract
Virtual reality (VR) is still a field that is in constant development, and people are trying to use it to have a close representation of reality by creating immersive environments. However, despite the existence of some tools that have been adapted to work with VR, they require some experience to work with, and there is a considerable amount of resources that need to be spent to create and maintain the VR experiences, which prevents the adoption and use of all the benefits that VR can bring. This work proposes an architecture for an authoring tool that allows users to create their own virtual experiences without the need for an extensive understanding of it and use them to create a virtual training exercise. This paper uses a case study built upon a real training context scenario applied to the agroforestry field. To validate this proposal, a prototype was built and subject to usability and satisfaction tests that demonstrated the ease of understanding and learning of the interfaces and all the functionalities implemented.

Supervised
thesis

2023

Ehealth-Engagement & VR Gaming

Author
Emanuel Ramos Trigo

Institution
UTAD

2023

Modelo de referência para arquiteturas IoT para melhoria da aceitabilidade do monitoramento inteligente de idosos com doenças crônicas

Author
Hércules Sant’Ana da Silva José

Institution
UTAD

2022

Digital Twin em ambientes de realidade virtual imersivos. Caso de estudo projeto Smartcut

Author
Ricardo José Borges Rodrigues

Institution
UTAD

2022

Sistema de geração automática de entrevistas

Author
Jorge Alexandre Rodrigues Machado

Institution
UTAD

2022

Centro de desempenho de aplicações em nuvem

Author
José Luís Pereira Peixoto

Institution
UTAD