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Exploring Urban Comfort through Novel Wearables and Environmental Surveys

Human-Computer Interaction 2025-09-18 v1

Abstract

This study presents a comprehensive dataset capturing indoor environmental parameters, physiological responses, and subjective perceptions across three global cities. Utilizing wearable sensors, including smart eyeglasses, and a modified Cozie app, environmental and physiological data were collected, along with pre-screening, onboarding, and recurring surveys. Peripheral cues facilitated participant engagement with micro-EMA surveys, minimizing disruption over a 5-day collection period. The dataset offers insights into urban comfort dynamics, highlighting the interplay between environmental conditions, physiological responses, and subjective perceptions. Researchers can utilize this dataset to deepen their understanding of indoor environmental quality and inform the design of healthier built environments. Access to this dataset can advance indoor environmental research and contribute to the creation of more comfortable and sustainable indoor spaces.

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@article{arxiv.2408.08323,
  title  = {Exploring Urban Comfort through Novel Wearables and Environmental Surveys},
  author = {Patrick Chwalek and Sailin Zhong and Nathan Perry and Tianqi Liu and Clayton Miller and Hamed Seiied Alavi and Denis Lalanne and Joseph A. Paradiso},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2408.08323},
  year   = {2025}
}

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