Table 5:
Five dimensions (D1 to D5) in our taxonomy of tasks completed in the study. Note that there is no task under category C4 (kitchen assistance).
| Task | Task Examples and Category (C1 to C9) | Type (D1) | Shared Content (D2) | Temporal and Cognitive Demand (D3) | Special Skills Required (D4) | Division of Labor (D5) | Suitableness for Paired-RSA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | Reading mail, multilingual text (C1) | Objective | Screen or live camera feed | Low | Yes | Serial | Conditional: Yes, if special skills needed (e.g., technical knowledge, multilingual); No, otherwise |
| Describing Visual Media (aesthetics) | Appreciating artwork (C2) | Subjective | Screen | Low | Yes | Serial | Yes, as it offers multiple perspectives |
| Describing Visual Media (videos) | Describing music videos, DIY videos (C2) | Subjective | Screen | High | No | Serial | Conditional: Yes, if blind participants can pause the videos; No, otherwise |
| Finding Dropped Objects | Finding a dropped headphone (C3) | Objective | Live camera feed | Low | No | Parallel | No |
| Help with Household Appliances | Labeling microwaves, learning functions of a new grill (C5) | Objective | Live camera feed | Low | Yes | Hybrid | Yes, brainstorming solutions |
| Grocery Shopping | Purchasing instant noodles (C6) | Objective, Subjective | Live camera feed | High | No | Parallel | Conditional: Yes, with a silent partner; No, otherwise |
| Online Shopping | Shopping headphones on Amazon (C6) | Objective, Subjective | Screen | Low | No | Hybrid | Yes, more opinions |
| Navigation | Walking around campus (C7) | Objective, Subjective | Live camera feed | High | Yes | Parallel | Conditional: Yes, with a silent partner; No, otherwise |
| Crafting | Making origami (C8) | Subjective | Live camera feed | Low | No | Serial | Yes, clarification for blind participants |
| Fashion Help | Applying makeup, matching outfits (C9) | Subjective | Live camera feed | Low | Yes | Serial | Yes, more opinions |