Development of a Demonstrator System for Online Measurement of Soldier Cognitive Readiness in Field and in Simulator Environments

Johanna Närväinen (Corresponding author), Jari Laarni, Kristian Lukander, Joona Rissanen, Jaakko Havola, Ville Pekka Inkilä, Kai Pihlainen, Kari Kallinen, Satu Pakarinen

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Abstract

This work presents a demonstrator system for supporting the assessment of workload, fatigue and acute stress in the military domain, in order to provide information of the cognitive readiness of individuals and groups. Based on a set of biosignal and activity sensors and digitally implemented tests, the system can provide this for the different levels of the command chain. In this paper, the cognitive tests included in the demonstrator are described, and early data from a five-day field training period and battle tank simulator training sessions are shown. At its current state of development, the system appears promising and the work will continue. The primary target is in collecting information for operational decisions and detecting the need for recovery. However, when integrated to conscript and staff training, the demonstrator could help in long-term designing and optimizing the content of different training curricula.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Neuroergonomics and Cognitive Engineering
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the AHFE 2020 Virtual Conferences on Neuroergonomics and Cognitive Engineering, and Industrial Cognitive Ergonomics and Engineering Psychology
EditorsHasan Ayaz, Umer Asgher
PublisherSpringer
Pages156-163
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-030-51041-1
ISBN (Print)978-3-030-51040-4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021
MoE publication typeNot Eligible
EventAHFE Virtual Conferences on Neuroergonomics and Cognitive Engineering, and Industrial Cognitive Ergonomics and Engineering Psychology, 2020: Online - Virtual, San Diego, United States
Duration: 16 Jul 202020 Jul 2020

Publication series

SeriesAdvances in Intelligent Systems and Computing
Volume1201 AISC
ISSN2194-5357

Conference

ConferenceAHFE Virtual Conferences on Neuroergonomics and Cognitive Engineering, and Industrial Cognitive Ergonomics and Engineering Psychology, 2020
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego
Period16/07/2020/07/20

Keywords

  • Cognitive readiness
  • Memory
  • Military
  • Psychophysiology
  • Sleep
  • Wearables

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