Avaliação da comunicabilidade da aplicação AgDataBox-Map por meio de métodos de inspeção

Abstract

The evolution of digital technologies in the agricultural sector has significantly transformed the way rural production is planned and managed, promoting more efficient and data-driven practices. In this context, precision agriculture stands out as an innovative approach by integrating sensors, information systems, automated machinery, and digital platforms that consider soil and environmental variability to optimize production. For these technologies to be truly effective, it is essential that their interfaces are clear and well-designed, facilitating the understanding and use of information by users with diverse profiles. This study aims to analyze the communicability of the AgDataBox-Map web application, which is oriented towards precision agriculture and includes functionalities such as thematic map generation, management zone delimitation, and fertilizer recommendation. The interface evaluation was carried out using the Semiotic Inspection Method (MIS) and the Communicability Evaluation Method (MAC), based on principles of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). The results revealed several communication issues between the system and the user, such as language inconsistency, lack of feedback in critical actions, and insufficient contextualization of technical terms. Based on these findings, improvement suggestions and interface prototypes were proposed to make the interaction clearer, more fluid, and efficient in the agricultural context. The study reinforces the importance of communicability as a key factor for the adoption and effective use of digital technologies in the field.