Theoretical problems in man-machine systems and their experimental validation

Gunnar Johannsen, Alexander H. Levis, Henk G. Stassen
1994 Automatica  
Abstracl. This survey paper focusses on the main theoretical issues in today's man-machine sysfemtresearch anb'aiplications. The lollowing problem areas are-discussed: (1) modelling hlman perlormance and mental workload, with identifying the state of the art as well as major methodblogical difficulties; (2) task allocation and decision support, with a human-centred perspoctive on @operative problem solving, integrated automation, and distributed decision hafing in leams; (3) man-machine
more » ... es, with outlining some presentation and dialogue issues] (4) design'froblems, with stressing the need of early active participation of man-machinelsystemJ sirecialists and the usefulness of guidelines; and, finally, (5) evalu.ation and experimenial validaiion, with covering laboratory and field evaluations, with covering laboratory anb tietO evaluations, expeririental design and validation, as well as model-driven experimentation. The importince ol man-machine-systems contributions to the design of better technical systems and their user ac€eptability is emphasised.
doi:10.1016/0005-1098(94)90026-4 fatcat:t22j7rcdc5g5xg4frpqzsonhse