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A broader consideration of human factor to enhance sustainable building design [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
The link between ergonomic/human factor and sustainability seems to be clearly evidenced mainly in relation to social dimension of sustainability, in order to contribute to assure corporate social responsibility and global value creation. But the will to
ATTAIANESE, ERMINIA
core   +1 more source

I Let Go Now! Towards a Voice-User Interface for Handovers between Robots and Users with Full and Impaired Sight

open access: yesRobotics, 2022
Handing over objects is a collaborative task that requires participants to synchronize their actions in terms of space and time, as well as their adherence to social standards. If one participant is a social robot and the other a visually impaired human,
Dorothea Langer   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Applying Design for Assembly Principles in Computer Aided Design to Make Small Changes that Improve the Efficiency of Manual Aircraft Systems Installations [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
The installation of essential systems into aircraft wings involves numerous labour-intensive processes. Many human operators are required to perform complex manual tasks over long periods of time in very challenging physical positions due to the limited ...
Fletcher, Sarah   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Tunable Applicator for Microneedle‐Based Medical Devices

open access: yesAdvanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
This paper presents a simple, low‐cost tunable applicator (TAPP) for microneedle array patches that uses a material‐agnostic controlled‐fracture mechanism to ensure reliable skin penetration and uniform array engagement. The scalable, modular design is compatible with injection molding and 3D printing, can be integrated directly into patches, and is ...
Dan Ilyn   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Age-related differences in eye blink-related neural activity and functional connectivity during driving

open access: yesHeliyon
Driving is a complex task that requires effective neural processing and coordination, which degrade with aging. Previous studies suggest that age-related changes in cognitive and motor functions can influence driving performance.
Emad Alyan   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Applying Machine Learning to Identify Autism With Restricted Kinematic Features

open access: yesIEEE Access, 2019
Existing diagnosis of the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) heavily depends on the informant's evaluation of the patient's behavior, which is both time consuming and labor demanding.
Zhong Zhao   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Wellbeing at Work—Emotional Impact on Workers Using a Worker Guidance System Designed for Positive User Experience

open access: yesMultimodal Technologies and Interaction, 2022
Wellbeing at work can be achieved through different strategies; designing for a positive user experience (UX) is one way. However, the relationship between wellbeing and professionally used technology is rather unexplored, especially in work areas that ...
Magdalena Laib   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Flexible Sensor‐Based Human–Machine Interfaces with AI Integration for Medical Robotics

open access: yesAdvanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This review explores how flexible sensing technology and artificial intelligence (AI) significantly enhance human–machine interfaces in medical robotics. It highlights key sensing mechanisms, AI‐driven advancements, and applications in prosthetics, exoskeletons, and surgical robotics.
Yuxiao Wang   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Synchronization-based fusion of EEG and eye blink signals for enhanced decoding accuracy

open access: yesScientific Reports
Decoding locomotor tasks is crucial in cognitive neuroscience for understanding brain responses to physical tasks. Traditional methods like EEG offer brain activity insights but may require additional modalities for enhanced interpretative precision and ...
Emad Alyan   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Human-centered assessment of robotics and exoskeletons in construction industry

open access: yesFrontiers in Robotics and AI
IntroductionRobotics and wearable systems are increasingly being discussed as potential solutions to address the physical demands, skill shortages and safety risks faced by the construction industry.
Susanne Niehaus   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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