Closed loop feedback nudges using nerve stimulation

Technology mediated nudges to alter and aid decision making have been explored using various modalities in HCI. In this paper we propose the development of user interfaces which make use of an electrical nerve stimulation mechanism to act as a 'closed-loop' nudging aid for navigation, enhanced nudge feedback based gaming and human to human interaction. We demonstrates three major application interfaces a) using nerve nudges incorporated with a navigation API to assist walking on a predefined route tested on people without visual impairments which could be further extended as a useful application scenario for people with visual impairments. b) Improving gaming performance using forced motor events from nerve stimulation in a bidirectional car racing game. c) enabling human to human control which could be further used in neuro-feedback mechanisms. We also discuss future applications of our nudging mechanism in accident-avoidance systems and human to human learning