Speech analysis for conceptual CAD modeling using multi-modal interfaces: An investigation into Architects' and Engineers' speech preferences

Sumbul Khan; Bige Tunçer

doi:10.1017/S0890060419000015

Speech analysis for conceptual CAD modeling using multi-modal interfaces: An investigation into Architects' and Engineers' speech preferences

Sumbul Khan
, Bige Tunçer

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Abstract

Speech- and gesture-based interfaces for computer-aided design (CAD) modeling must employ vocabulary suitable for target professional groups. We conducted an experiment with 40 participants from architecture and engineering backgrounds to elicit their speech preferences for four CAD manipulation tasks: Scale, Rotate, Copy, and Move. We compiled speech command terms used by participants and analyzed verbalizations based on three analytic themes: the exactness of descriptions, the granularity of descriptions, and the use of CAD legacy terms. We found that participants from both groups used precise and vague expressions in their verbalizations and used a median of three parameters in their verbalizations. Architects used CAD legacy terms more than Engineers in the tasks Scale and Rotate. Based on these findings, we give recommendations for the design of speech- and gesture-based interface for conceptual CAD modeling.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	275-288
Number of pages	14
Journal	Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Design, Analysis and Manufacturing
Volume	33
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1017/S0890060419000015
Publication status	Published - 1 Aug 2019
Externally published	Yes

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© Cambridge University Press 2019.

Funding

This research was supported by SUTD-MIT International Design Centre (IDC) grant number IDG21500109, under the Sustainable Built Environment Grand Challenge, and Visualization and Prototyping Design Research Thrust.

Funders	Funder number
Isahaya Electronics Corporation (IDC)	IDG21500109
Singapore University of Technology and Design

Keywords

Computational linguistics
computer-aided design
conceptual design
human-computer interaction
natural interfaces
speech analysis

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Speech analysis for conceptual CAD modeling using multi-modal interfaces: An investigation into Architects' and Engineers' speech preferences. / Khan, Sumbul; Tunçer, Bige.
In: Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Design, Analysis and Manufacturing, Vol. 33, No. 3, 01.08.2019, p. 275-288.

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