Defense of Doctoral Thesis with Shirin Rafiei
Welcome to a public defense of doctoral thesis in Computer and Systems Sciences with Shirin Rafiei who will present her thesis "Remote Controlled 3D Positioning in Augmented Telepresence: User and Quality of Experience Aspects ".
About the thesis
This thesis investigates how user experience in teleoperation systems can be better understood and evaluated, particularly in industrial contexts such as mining, construction, and airport safety monitoring. It addresses the challenges operators face when interacting with video-based remote systems lacking natural depth cues, affecting performance and spatial perception. Through a mixed-method, user-centred approach combining technical performance data with users' subjective experiences, the research reveals how visual configurations—such as image augmentation and video quality—significantly impact interaction outcomes. Using custom-built teleoperation platforms, the studies demonstrate that integrating quantitative and qualitative insights leads to a more comprehensive understanding of remote interaction quality. The findings contribute practical methodologies and design knowledge for improving teleoperation systems in safety-critical environments, emphasizing both system efficiency and the human experience.
More information
Date: September 2nd, 2025.
Time: 09.15.
Place: Campus Sundsvall, Room L111, Youtube
and Zoom.
Doctoral thesis: "Remote Controlled 3D Positioning in Augmented Telepresence: User and Quality of Experience Aspects".
Respondent: Shirin Rafiei.
Supervisor and Chair: Professor Mårten Sjöström, Mid Sweden University.
Opponent: Professor Marcus Fiedler, Blekinge Tekniska Högskola.
Examining committee:
Associate Professor Katrien Demoor, NTNU, Norway.
Professor Kristen Snyder, Mid Sweden University.
Associate Professor Niall Murra, Technological University of the Shannon, Ireland.