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Join the Usability Evaluation

Participate in our usability evaluation study. Install the research prototype on your Android device, or open the web version on iPhone, complete the emergency scenarios, and help us improve digital guidance interfaces.

This is the web version of the research prototype. It runs directly in Safari — no installation, download, or Apple ID required.

Security Notice

Your device may show an "Unknown source" warning during installation because this app is not published on the Google Play Store. This is normal and expected — the app is an academic research prototype (Aegis Pulse Phase II) and is not yet on the official store. Tap "More details" then "Install anyway" to complete the installation. The project ensures the app is safe and contains no malware; it is for academic research purposes only.

iOS Access

Open the research prototype directly in your browser.

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    Tap "Open for iPhone" above

    This opens the research prototype directly in Safari — no download or installation is required.

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    The app runs in Safari

    The web version of Aegis Pulse runs inside your Safari browser, identical to the native Android experience.

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    Complete the evaluation

    Work through the emergency scenarios directly in the browser and begin the usability evaluation.

Android Installation

How to install the Android application.

  1. 01

    Download the APK file

    Tap the install button above and wait for the file to finish downloading.

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    Open the downloaded file

    Locate the APK in your notifications or file manager and tap to open it.

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    Allow installation if prompted

    If Android blocks the installation, go to Settings and allow installation from this source.

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    Continue the installation

    Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation process.

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    Open the application

    Launch Aegis Pulse from your home screen and begin the usability evaluation.

Evaluation Flow

How the evaluation works.

  1. 01

    Visit the website

    Learn about the research project and its goals.

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    Join the Usability Evaluation

    Express your interest in participating in the evaluation.

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    Install or open the research prototype

    Get the Android app on your device, or open the web version on iPhone.

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    Install the application

    Follow the installation guide to set up the app.

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    Complete emergency scenarios

    Interact with simulated trauma guidance interfaces.

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    Complete the usability questionnaire

    Share your experience and rate the interface.

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    Submit your feedback

    Send your responses to our research team.

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    Phase II Research Publication

    Your contribution helps shape the final research paper.

During this evaluation we assess
1Ease of navigation
2Interface clarity
3User confidence
4Decision-tree comprehension
5Emergency guidance usability
6Overall user experience
Estimated participation time
5–10 minutes
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No medical knowledge is required
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Anonymous participation
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Android and iPhone versions available

Important Notice

This application is currently part of a usability evaluation and is intended for research purposes only. It does not replace professional medical care or emergency services.

Research Purpose

Why are we conducting this evaluation?

Evaluate usability

Assess how intuitive and effective the interface is for users interacting with emergency guidance content.

Improve accessibility

Identify barriers that may prevent users from easily navigating and understanding the application.

Improve emergency guidance

Refine how emergency information is presented so users can understand and act on it more effectively.

Gather user feedback

Collect participant insights that directly inform design decisions and usability improvements.

Enhance overall experience

Use evaluation data to improve navigation, clarity, confidence, and comprehension across the application.