Interaction Design / User Experience (UX) / Ergonomics / Accessibility / Acceptance

Human Factors focuses on human actors in their complex interactions with technologies, products, and environments. Depending on the research question, individuals, groups, and societal organizations are considered. Based on the diverse requirements of people, Human Factors research designs or modifies complex systems across various domains to meet human needs.

One domain is transport, e.g., redesigning traffic rules and infrastructure to support the use of (partially) automated vehicles, or designing automated driving behaviors to address the question of how humans want automation to operate. Another domain is production, for instance, developing AI-assisted human–robot workstations that are intuitive, inclusive, and supportive of learning, while also ensuring modern occupational health and safety standards.

In summary, Human Factors research aims to (re)design systems optimized for safety, efficiency, comfort, and user satisfaction. Various aspects are considered, including ergonomics and physical workload, cognitive demand, personnel selection and training, accessibility, and user acceptance. Human Factors is therefore a highly interdisciplinary field, benefiting from contributions in sociology, psychology, computer science, and mechanical engineering.

Contacts

Prof. Dr. Lewis Chuang – Chair of Human and Technology

Prof. Dr. Stefan Brandenburg – Chair of Cognitive Psychology and Human Factors

Prof. Dr. Angelika Bullinger-Hoffmann – Chair of Work Science and Innovation Management