Apple’s Vision Pro VR headset has started new conversations on how we interact with the virtual world, so how can human factors improve our experience in the metaverse?
The challenges of living and working in space mean thinking differently about how we design new habitats for astronauts and how we create equipment that’s adapted for carrying out tasks in microgravity
Artificial intelligence and robotics have been used to create an award-winning walking aid that could help transform the lives of people with mobility challenges.
Digitalisation of systems is transforming every part of our lives, so how can we ensure the most vulnerable in our society benefit from digital healthcare developments?
A new design for life-saving respiratory equipment could help protect firefighters from the risk of discomfort and injury while carrying out their vital work in dangerous conditions
Some clothes shoppers are still reluctant to return to physical stores and prefer to spend their cash online but could augmented reality transform the experience of choosing a new outfit and lure customers back to the high street?
A new solar-powered smart helmet could keep delivery cyclists safer on the road by making it easier for them to get information about orders and ensuring they’re more vis-ible to traffic.
Old-fashioned buttons can help car drivers carry out tasks more quickly than if they use the digital touchscreens now found in most vehicles, according to motor magazine researchers who put a dozen cars to the test.
Could a new project to create a self-driving shuttle that can carry passengers to and from places help to revolutionise public transport and how we get around the cities of tomorrow?
Human factors expert Ron McLeod gives his verdict on switching to a car with self-driving features and why manufacturers need to look again at making sure drivers of the vehicles are given enough support through their design.
If human factors is to make a significant difference to shaping how we use artificial intelligence then where should we be turning our attention to make sure we have the biggest impact?
People who need extra support could be helped to live in their own homes thanks to remotely-operated robots being trialled in a research lab that’s described as the first in the world.
From an electric toilet seat to a life-saving medical device disguised as a book, explore some of the innovations honoured with design awards this year
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The Covid-19 pandemic saw many students switch to remote classes and lectures, with increasing numbers choosing to access resources via their smartphones.
Personalised podcasts that are tailored to an individual’s interests could be a more effective way of learning than reading information in textbooks, according to new research
A sight-saving kit to help healthcare professionals in low-income areas is just one of this year’s winners of an award honouring ideas that can help create a better society.
From robot vacuum cleaners that can pick up what you’ve dropped, to wearable health devices and AI, this year’s CES tech showcase in Las Vegas has been revealing the ide-as of tomorrow.
Could an AI-powered necklace that develops a unique personality by listening to its owner become our new best friend and help tackle the problem of loneliness?
The world functions as it does today because technology is applied in every corner of life but when do we really stop and think about where it’s going next and how human factors impacts its success?
Artificial intelligence has made decision-making easier, such as trusting our satnav to choose the best route from A to B, but when it comes to the big questions, is it better to keep the human touch?
Automation may be on the rise but humans are still essential to oversee the technology involved, including managing teams made up of multiple robot workers
Artificial intelligence will play a key military role as humans and machines collaborate even more closely, but what does that mean for human factors experts designing future defence systems?
Creating more cost-effective training could help address a shortage of qualified nurses, so is a move towards using immersive virtual reality teaching sessions the answer?
Digital wellbeing coaches could help beat stress and improve wellbeing and a new study suggests getting users and healthcare professionals involved early in their design could be the key to making them work.
When there’s a lot of areas where you can make a difference, how do you choose your focus and plan your next steps? Our CEO Ben Peachey explains the approach we’ve taken in developing our own strategy
A self-powering health sensor that can be worn by patients and doesn’t need wires or a battery pack has been created using a new material that’s low-cost and comfortable to wear.
Artificial general intelligence could be the next technology to transform how we live, but how can we understand more about the risk and benefits it could bring before it’s introduced?
Augmented reality is now being used in everything from surgery to entertainment, but what effect do the smart glasses it uses have on the wearer and how can we improve the design of future systems?
Recreating the often-daunting conditions of working at height can provide a safe environment to help prepare people for the physical and mental experience of the real thing
Our 2025 conference will include a special session on medical devices, so if you’ve got work you want to share then make sure you don’t miss the deadline to submit your contribution
With many devices now offering the chance for users to switch to dark mode, what are the benefits of this reversed display and does it actually make it easier or harder for people to read text on their smartphones and tablets?
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