Abstract
In the field of movable machines and vehicles, the user
demands and the requirements for versatility of products
are becoming more challenging. New methods such as
human-centred interface design are needed to improve the
usability, safety and ergonomics of mobile working
machines. This study is aimed to satisfy these needs. The
objectives focus on developing new concepts for interface
technologies and implementations for movable machines and
on implementing a new Virtual Reality platform for
user-centred machine design. This paper introduces a new
approach to user interface design, which follows a
four-step design method combined with Virtual Reality
applications, and provides the user with a new instrument
for data collection and evaluation. The difficulties
involved in the utilisation of Virtual Reality
applications are discussed. The four-step method
introduced in this paper has been tested in industrial
design workshops.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics, AHFE 2008 |
Place of Publication | Las Vegas |
Number of pages | 10 |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |
MoE publication type | A4 Article in a conference publication |
Event | 2nd International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics: AHFE 2008 - Los Angeles, United States Duration: 14 Jul 2008 → 17 Jul 2008 |
Conference
Conference | 2nd International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Los Angeles |
Period | 14/07/08 → 17/07/08 |
Keywords
- virtual reality
- human-centred design
- human-machine interaction
- design method