About us

We are a group of researchers who aim at gaining a better insight into human behaviour and its underlying mechanisms in a world which becomes increasingly complex. We engage in multiple areas of human factors, such as highly automated driving, the use of collaborative robotic systems, the automation of ships, as well as new software solutions. We provide fundamental as well as more applied findings from a psychological and cognitive science perspective, with a focus on mental workload, adaptability, acceptance, and cognitive functions as well as influencing factors. Our findings create a basis for a human-centred development of new technologies and the development of measures to support the users in interacting with new systems. Our work is funded by different national and international research grants as well as various business partners.

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07.11.2024

Presentation on Teleoperation in the Maritime Context at the BAuA Event

At the BAuA event "Hybrid, Flexible, and Multi-Location Work? Science in Dialogue IV," Verena Staab presented her research findings on teleoperation within the maritime context. Her presentation focused on how work tasks and technologies can be optimally aligned across various environments—particularly in demanding maritime applications.

This event provided a valuable platform for discussing the potential of flexible technologies with experts from different fields. More information about the event series can be found here.

04.09.2024

Presentation at Mensch und Computer 2024 in Karlsruhe

Our research group recently participated in Mensch und Computer 2024 in Karlsruhe, where PhD candidate Verena Staab presented her research on "Automation and its Effects on Mental Workload in Industrial Sectors." This study provides valuable new insights, particularly for applications within the maritime industry.

📚 You can access her full paper here: https://dl.gi.de/items/953b2ff4-0e1a-4286-a317-e67e3f65c364

The conference provided an excellent platform to connect with both longstanding colleagues and new contacts from academia and industry. We look forward to continuing these important discussions and collaborations.

29.08.2024

DGPS Summer School for Human Factors

This week, our PhD candidate Eva Gößwein and research assistant Maike Ramrath attended the 6th DGPS Summer School for Human Factors. The two of them presented their current research, Eva on executive functions and the adaption to new technologies, and Maike on remote surveillance. It was a great chance to connect with other PhD students and get feedback from experienced researchers!

Eva and Maike had a great time in Braunschweig and thank the DGPs-Fachgruppe Ingenieurpsychologie and especially the Deutsches Zentrum für Luft-und Raumfahrt e.V. for the great organization (and the group picture)!