Cybernetics systems have been studied and applied in various research fields, such as for applications in ergonomics. Topics discussed in this lecture (man-machine-interaction, performance in multi-modal interactions, quantification in gestalt principles for the use in product development, information processing) are deepened with exercises conducted at our labs.
Learning objective
To learn and practice cybernetics principles in interface designs and product development.
Content
- Fitt's law applied in manipulation tasks - Hick-Hyman law applied in design of the driver assistance systems - Vigilance applied in quality inspection - Accommodation/vergence crosslink function - Cross-link models in neurobiology- the ocular motor control system - Human performance in optimization of production lines
Literature
Gavriel Salvendy, Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics, 4th edition (2012)
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course