02/15/23: Ergonomics Research Updates from the University of Michigan

Recorded on Wednesday, February 15, 2023

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Impact of Disability Incidence & Simulation on Inclusive Mobility Design

Photo of Kamolnat Tabattanon and Karanvir Panesar

About the webinar:

This webinar will explore two unique research topics.

Impact of Disability Incidence & Simulation on Inclusive Mobility Design with Kamolnat (Kam) Tabattanon:

Principles of universal design call for researchers and designers to consider all user populations, however, recent literature has suggested that adults with disabilities are being left behind. This is made evident by the 22% of older adults with disabilities who ceased employment efforts due to discouragement (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022). This presentation will explore ongoing work within inclusive mobility research, and environmental interventions to support workplace mobility.

Investigating Challenges with the Detection, Interpretation, and Scheduling of Frequent and Nested Interruptions with Karanvir Panesar:

In domains such as aviation and healthcare, a single human operator may be expected to supervise and collaborate with multiple semi- or fully autonomous agents. This requires operators to handle numerous, potentially competing interruptions. Two studies were conducted to assess the effects of frequent and nested interruptions on operator performance in the context of single-operator multi-agent (SOMA) operations. This webinar will explore findings from these studies, and discuss challenges associated with managing interruptions.

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this activity, the learner will be able to:

  • Discuss the impact of inclusive mobility design in workplace environments, and how and why population sub-groups must be considered to improve inclusion

  • Assess potential bias caused by simulated impairment
  • Review environmental interventions that may improve inclusion within workplace mobility
  • Describe how interruptions affect system safety and impact operator performance
  • Review the process of interruption management

Speaker: Kamolnat (Kam) Tabattanon

Kamolnat (Kam) Tabattanon is a PhD Candidate working with Dr. Bernard Martin at the University of Michigan, within the Industrial and Operations Engineering Department. She has been working in areas of universal and inclusive design since her Masters in Mechanical Engineering (Eng. Design) at Oregon State University. Kam is an OSE NIOSH Trainee at the Center for Occupational Health and Safety Engineering at U-M.

Speaker: Karanvir Panesar

Karanvir Panesar is a PhD candidate in the department of Industrial and Operations Engineering at the University of Michigan. Karanvir’s research explores how frequent interruptions affect performance of operators controlling multiple unmanned autonomous vehicles, and develop guidance for the design of interfaces that support the efficient integration of a large number of interruptions. His other research interests include human-machine trust, and aviation safety and disturbance management. Karanvir has a background in Computer Engineering and Art. Before starting the PhD program, he worked as a software developer and user interface designer, with a focus on developing ground control station software for facilitating human teaming with aerial and ground-based autonomous systems.

ACCREDITATION

The Center for Occupational and Environmental Health designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 Contact Hour. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

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University of Michigan Center for Occupational Health and Safety Engineering

About University of Michigan Center for Occupational Health and Safety Engineering:

The University of Michigan Center for Occupational Health and Safety Engineering (COHSE) is an Education and Research Center (ERC) supported by the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

ACCESSIBILITY:

If you require an accommodation for effective communication (ASL interpreting/CART captioning, alternative media formats, etc.) to fully participate in this event, please contact Michelle Meyer at (510) 642-8365 or mmeyer@berkeley.edu(link sends e-mail) with as much advance notice as possible and at least 7-10 days in advance of the event.