35.4.3 - Human Factors Engineering
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Practice Questions
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What is Human Factors Engineering?
💡 Hint: Think about how humans interact with machines.
Name one principle of ergonomics.
💡 Hint: Consider how you would feel using a device for a long time.
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What is the main goal of Human Factors Engineering?
💡 Hint: Think about the interactions you have had with machines.
True or False: Ergonomics only concerns the physical design.
💡 Hint: Consider how your mental state can affect your interaction with machines.
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Design a robotic control interface for a factory setting, detailing how you would implement ergonomic principles to ensure operator comfort and efficiency.
💡 Hint: Consider how long shifts can impact user fatigue.
Evaluate an example of a robotic system that failed due to poor predictability. Discuss the design improvements you would recommend.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how predictability could have prevented the situation.
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