Abstract
The goal of this study is to help people read while running on a treadmill, which is challenging because runners' eyes should be adjusted to vigorous, mainly vertical, movements. To unload the burden on the eyes, we developed a technology, called “Reading-Mate,” which basically adjusts the positions of content (e.g., text) on a computer display along with the head movements of a runner. To test the effectiveness of ReadingMate and the influence of visual cues from surrounding environments, we conducted a two-factor within-subject study with 20 participants. ReadingMate showed statistically significant effects on decreasing various adverse experiences, such as shaking, dizziness, distraction, and fatigue. However, we failed to find evidence showing that visual cues disrupt the effects of ReadingMate. The study partially proved that ReadingMate could help runners read while running on a treadmill.
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