A Cognitive Workload Toolkit for Ergonomic Professionals
Standing
Graduate (Masters)
Type of Proposal
Oral Research Presentation
Faculty
Faculty of Human Kinetics
Faculty Sponsor
Dr. Francesco Biondi
Proposal
The responsibilities of a human operator in manufacturing have shifted from task performers to a supervisory role which highlights the increased cognitive demands required in modern manufacturing. To understand currently adopted cognitive load metrics, a literature review was conducted on human factors research to understand common methodologies used to measure cognitive load. This review aims to highlight the importance of measuring cognitive load in the manufacturing setting as well as, what techniques are available and viable within this setting. This review on cognitive load metrics will highlight potential methods that can be adopted to assess manufacturing workplace performance and safety in the future.
Availability
March 29 12am-3pm, March 31-April 1 12am-3pm
A Cognitive Workload Toolkit for Ergonomic Professionals
The responsibilities of a human operator in manufacturing have shifted from task performers to a supervisory role which highlights the increased cognitive demands required in modern manufacturing. To understand currently adopted cognitive load metrics, a literature review was conducted on human factors research to understand common methodologies used to measure cognitive load. This review aims to highlight the importance of measuring cognitive load in the manufacturing setting as well as, what techniques are available and viable within this setting. This review on cognitive load metrics will highlight potential methods that can be adopted to assess manufacturing workplace performance and safety in the future.