didn't the xbox kinect advertise with a simular system a few years back? that might reduce research costs if you get to physical testing (i know many examples of researchers saving thousands of dollars by using xbox, playstation and wii components)
as for the the issues with pyisical shopping (my personal views): it is not the act of shopping that deters me from doing it, the problem is the way the stores are build and set up.
first of all, there is radio music everywhere, this is highly distracting even if they were to play songs i find to be enjoyable (which music to play is personal), also, the cheap speakers usually crackle on all ends, adding to the distraction.
secondly, the lighting is always done by white fluorescent tubes. the white on them is too sharp for my eyes; i prefer a yellow-ish tint in my lighting, and fluorescent tubes also have a flickerr and a hum in them which sets off anxiety, i cannot be around them too long, a quick run trough a supermarket is the best i can do.
thirdly, and lastly, the stores are too compact, there is no place to stand and think about a choice without being bumbed aside by both customers and personell, let alone the personell constantly asking if i require assistance; i do not and if i do, i ask for it...
the way i understand your research from your post, you might be focussing on the least annoying part of shopping for clothes, from an aspergers/autistic point of view; for me, the virtural dressing room might help a bit, but if there isn't a mail-order attached to it, i'd still need to go to the store and find the items i want, still subjecting me to the issues stated above
if you want a questionnaire, there are some posted here on wrongplanet from time to time, but if you want to post one, it is best to first contact alex plank (the founder) for permission.
13 May 2013, 8:05 am
