Background of study: The rapid development of IoT-enabled systems has transformed user interaction by enabling intelligent, responsive, and interconnected digital environments. However, existing studies often emphasize traditional usability factors while overlooking emerging interaction attributes essential for next-generation Digital Twin and IoT-based interfaces.
Aims and scope of paper: This study aims to investigate next-generation Digital Twin user experience (UX) by exploring interactive IoT design attributes, including gesture-based interaction, gaze tracking, multimodal interfaces, and AR-assisted usability. The research also develops an enhanced usability framework that integrates efficiency, cognitive load, and user satisfaction metrics.
Methods: Using a mixed-method approach, the study integrates quantitative evaluations (task completion time, error rates) and qualitative assessments (NASA-TLX, SUS). Data were collected from open-source IoT usability datasets and supported by prototype testing, including touch-based, voice-assisted, gesture-controlled, and AR-enhanced interfaces.
Result: Findings show that AR-enhanced and touch-based interfaces significantly improve task efficiency, reduce cognitive load, and increase user satisfaction. Gesture-based systems, while offering immersive interaction, exhibit higher error rates and cognitive strain. Users also expressed concerns regarding data security and interface complexity in IoT-enabled environments.
Conclusion: IoT-enabled Digital Twin interaction offers substantial improvements in usability and engagement, particularly through AR and touch-based designs. However, challenges persist in gesture accuracy, voice recognition consistency, and privacy risks. This research establishes a structured framework for future IoT-UX development, emphasizing adaptive, intuitive, and user-centered design principles.