Human Factors Cast Episodes
E253 - User Perspective on Categorizing Chatbots and Voice Assistants
This week on the show, we talk about how to categorize conversational interfaces. We also answer some questions from the communit…
International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare…
This week on the show we sit down with Joe Keebler to discuss the International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Heal…
E252 - The future of wearables is...socks?
This week on the show, we talk about how smart textiles can sense how their users are moving. We also answer some questions from …
E251 - Grandma, Relax, it's Just a Robot
This week on the show, we talk about how New York State is giving out robot companions to the elderly. We also answer some quest…
E250 - What's the Deal with Double-Decker Airplane Seats?
This week on the show, we talk about the Human Factors and usability implications of double decker airplane seats. We also answer…
Using Human-Centered Design for LGBTQIAP+ Health Care | Human Factors…
Throughout the month of June, we will be releasing Human Factors Minutes focused on the intersection of Human Factors, HCI, UX, a…
HFES Presidential Town Hall (June 2022) | Bonus Episode
Join us on Friday, June 24 at 1pm ET for our next HFES Presidential Town Hall. HFES President Christopher Reid and HFES President…
E249 - Let's Talk About Google's Sentient AI
This week on the show, we talk about how a Google engineer claimed their AI was “Sentient” AI. We also answer some questions from…
LGBTQ+ HFES Affinity Group | Human Factors Minute | #pride Bonus Epis…
Throughout the month of June, we will be releasing Human Factors Minutes focused on the intersection of Human Factors, HCI, UX, a…
E248 - Is Society Ready For AI to Make Ethical Decisions?
This week on the show, we talk about a new study on society’s readiness for AI ethical decision making. We also answer some quest…
Designing for LGBTQIAP+ | Human Factors Minute | #pride Bonus Episode
Throughout the month of June, we will be releasing Human Factors Minutes focused on the intersection of Human Factors, HCI, UX, a…
E247 - TRB's New Tool for Airport Construction Safety and Phasing Pla…
This week on the show, we talk about the Transportation Research Board’s new Construction Safety and Phasing Plans tool. We also …
Availability of Resources for LGBTQIA+ in Human Factors, UX, and HCI …
Throughout the month of June, we will be releasing Human Factors Minutes focused on the intersection of Human Factors, HCI, UX, a…
Ergonomics and Human Factors Conference 2022 Recap | #EHF2022 | Bonus…
This week on the show we sit down with Barry Kirby to discuss the Ergonomics and Human Factors conference (#EHF2022) put on by th…
E246 - Let's Kiss in VR
This week on the show, we talk about how new technology will allow us to feel sensations in and around our mouth, We also answer …
E245 - Human Robot Interaction will Change the Food Industry
This week on the show, we talk about how Human Robot Interaction will change the food industry. We also answer some questions fro…
E244 - Fixing Humanity's Broken Risk Perception to Save the Planet
This week on the show, we talk about humanity’s broken risk perception and how it is reversing global progress in (what the UN is…
E243 - How Human Factors Can Help Pilots Catch A Rocket Booster in Mi…
This week on the show, we talk about how a helicopter will attempt to catch a rocket booster in midair. We also answer some quest…
E242 - How Top Reviews Help Sway Consumer Decisions
This week on the show, we talk about how top reviews sway consumer decision-making. We also answer some questions from the commun…
E241 - How Giving Paramedics Jetpacks can Stop People from Dying
This week on the show, we talk about how paramedics might use jetpacks in the near future to save people’s lives. We also answer …
Human Factors and Chill | Human Factors Hangout | Bonus Episode
Experiencing some technical issues behind the scenes so instead of a normal episode, we'll be hanging out and talking all things …
HFES Presidential Town Hall (April 2022) | Bonus Episode
Join us on Friday, April 1 at 1pm ET for our next HFES Presidential Town Hall. HFES President Christopher Reid and HFES President…
E240 - How Can AI Provide Companionship?
This week on the show, we talk about an affair with Artificial Intelligence saved someone’s marriage, and the greater connection …
E239 - Can we Define Sex as Risky Driving Behavior?
This week on the show, we talk about sex as a form of distracted driving and answer some questions from the community about needi…