Human control of complex dynamic systems

In our research we study e.g.:

• Humans in control work situations
• Operator user interfaces
• Human decision making
• Situation awareness
• Automation "surprises" and other problems
• Human error and prevention of these
• HRA methods
• Design of user interfaces
• User centred development of control systems
• Work environmant problems, especially cognitive work environment problems
• Work organisation and design of work places
• and more.....

Research has especially been made concerning:

• Train Traffic Control ( http://www.it.uu.se/research/project/ftts )
• High speed crafts (HSC) and bridge design ( http://www.it.uu.se/research/project/highspeedcraft )
• Train drivers ( http://www.it.uu.se/research/project/train )

Examples of humans in control of complex dynamic systems

Control of train traffic

A train driver at work

Bridge work on a high speed ferry

A nuclear power plant

Intensive care in health care

Administrative work - case handling

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Human control must contribute to efficiency and safety (before and after...)

The operator's information environment is important for safe opreration