Hyunmin Cheong, Wei Li, L. Shu, Erin Bradner, Francesco Iorio
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Abstract
We intend to develop a computer-aided design (CAD) system that takes design problem definitions as input and presents a set of geometries that solves the problem. For such system, we perceive using a controlled natural language (CNL) as one method within a multimodal interface to capture some of the required input. To evaluate the feasibility of using a CNL for problem definitions, we conducted a user study with 18 participants. We found that using a CNL increases the quality of problem definition statements for functional requirements compared to statements written in natural language. While a CNL limits the breadth of problem definitions, it can achieve a balance between natural expression and formal specification of problem definitions.