Modular Multi-Platform Interface to Enhance the Situational Awareness of the First Responders

Abstract

Augmented Reality technologies can provide useful information to First Responders in rescue scenarios if their design is properly adapted to their cognitive and circumstantial requirements. Indeed, biosignals and environmental sensors can improve the situational awareness of the professionals working in emergency situations, supporting the decision-making process in critical moments. This study presents the architecture to create a Multi-Platform Interface to Enhance the Situational Awareness of First Responders that can be customized through an external dashboard. The key to individualizing the interface is the flexible configuration of sensor modules, normally manipulated by the Command Center according to the First Responders' rescue context.