Abstract This article presents the concept of sociotechnical resilience by employing an interdisciplinary perspective derived from fields science and technology studies, human factors, safety science, organizational systems engineering. Highlighting hybrid nature systems, we identify three main constituents that characterize resilience: informational relations, sociomaterial structures, anticipatory practices. Further, frame as undergirded notion transformability with emphasis on intentional...

ABSTRACT The aim of this article is to design a Human Machine Interface (HMI) for direct current (DC) motor toolkit. This toolkit designed teach the concepts control engineering undergraduate students. kit itself has been developed over course decade by several refinements from in‐class engagement and feedback batches learners. can be connected computer through USB port provided inputs it. key challenge suitable HMI support operation enable learning concepts. In quest, uses an integrated...

Musicians sway expressively as they play in ways that seem clearly related to the music, but quantifying relationship has been difficult. We suggest a complex systems framework and its accompanying tools for analyzing non-linear dynamical can help identify motor synergies involved. Synergies are temporary assemblies of parts come together accomplish specific goals. assume goal performer is convey musical structure expression audience other performers. provide examples how tools, such...

The aim of this paper is to provide a conceptual formulation cyber-physical system (CPS) as sociotechnical (STS). CPS has become major area for research and development; however, successful integration with society, the dimension should be addressed. Examining basic issues will strong foundation technologies along providing stakeholder acceptance engagement wellbeing society. While can considered subsets STS, they are not merely an application STS principles. Rather, article demonstrates,...

In several research studies, the reactivation extinction paradigm did not effectively prevent return of fear if administered without any intervention technique. Therefore, in this study, authors hypothesized that playing music (high valence, low arousal) during reconsolidation window may be a viable technique for eliminating fear-related responses. A three-day auditory differential conditioning was used to establish conditioning. Participants were randomly assigned into three groups, i.e.,...

This paper aims to present a case study of mobility design for Indian mega-cities in the future. In this direction, starts from megatrends political, economic, social, technological, and environmental categories creates possible future scenarios. scenario-planning technique serves as basis process. The key idea demonstration is that future-oriented methods can be used process, making it structured analytical its initial phases serve seeds form-giving latter steps. addition, demonstrates how...

The aim of this theoretical note is to highlight some open challenges in supporting the design for emergent users. This preliminary first situates user at nexus three main recent HCI trends: cultural/cross-cultural computing; HCI4D/ICT4D and postcolonial computing. Further based on a literature survey, it then highlights five interrelated ranging from need mental models users devising intermediate conceptual structures that support activity design.

Abstract The aim of this article is to show how Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) methods can be used improve urban public infrastructure systems in densely populated countries, such as India. In case, we use Accimap analysis with crowd flow approaches inform safety policy. We demonstrate the need for sociotechnical systemic by a case study accident Elphinstone Road railway station stampede. On September 29, 2017, Road, Mumbai, India, platform bridge stampede killed at least 23 injured 39...

ABSTRACT Humans and other animals can measure distances nonvisually by legged locomotion. Experiments typically employ an outbound (M) inbound report (R) phase. Previous research has found distance reproduction to be maximally accurate, when gait symmetry speed of M R are like kind: Successful human odometry manifests at the level M-R system. In present work, was experimenter-set produced a blindfolded participant using primary (walk, run). always walk. Fast slow versions walk run were...

Abstract This article aims to extend the traditional Ecological Interface Design (EID) process. With rapid pace of digitalization in technological systems, there is a need for design process that can handle systemic goals and experiential basis interaction. Currently, EID well‐positioned address these challenges. However, methodologically, it needs be substantiated make accessible designers, designing novel arenas, such as Industry 4.0. Further, substantiating will help engineers, human...

Growth of novel small-scale technologies (micro- and nanotechnology) is expected to change the nature work in future. Currently, Human Factors Ergonomics (HFE) research technologies, especially nanotechnology, its infancy. Since are bring about radical changes, aligning HFE these allows for usable products from inception, rather than an afterthought. This paper presents ethnographic study conducted on lab-on-a-chip (LOC) technology area fluidics. LOC devices small where laboratory processes...

With the growth of novel embedded technologies, human interaction with ‘smart’ environments will require a comprehensive conceptualisation body and embodied cognition. Thus, producing requirement for work analysis approaches to address aspects systems. Correspondingly, this article presents two interrelated items. First, it extends Cognitive Work Analysis (CWA) on basis embodiment, ecological psychology activity theory. The approach cognition emphasises that knowing (cognition) is shaped by...

Abstract Cognitive work analysis (CWA) is a prominent framework for analyzing and modeling cognitive in sociotechnical systems. It derives from both engineering‐ psychological‐based approaches the study of human knowing acting technological contexts. Nonetheless, its current form, social dimension CWA underdeveloped. This extends as requirements gathering systems terms broader meaning “social,” derived interpretive sociology. Specifically, this achieved by providing convergence to CWA,...

Journal Article Extending the Repertoire of Activity Theory in HCI: N. A. Bernstein and Role Body Get access Vivek Kant * Department Systems Design Engineering, University Of Waterloo, 200 Avenue West, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1 *Corresponding author: vkant@uwaterloo.ca Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Interacting with Computers, Volume 28, Issue 4, June 2016, Pages 479–500, https://doi.org/10.1093/iwc/iwv019 Published: 16 2016 history Received: 02...