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Join us LIVE to talk about all things Human Factors at this year's SXSW conference. With special guests: Meghan Michaels, and Erin Gustafson.

In this episode of Human Factors Cast, join host Nick Roome with guests Meghan Michaels and Erin Gustafson as they cover their experiences at South by Southwest (SXSW) 2025. The episode covers the key takeaways regarding the representation of Human Factors, UX, and Human-Centered Design at the event. Megan and…

Join Nick Roome and Barry Kirby in this live-recorded episode of Human Factors Cast as they delve into five recent high-profile aircraft incidents. They analyze the human factors aspects and discuss the challenges faced by air traffic controllers, pilots, and other aviation professionals. The incidents covered include a tragic mid-air…

DEI isn't making planes crash. Let's talk about the real reasons Aircraft Safety is in the news lately.

In this episode, we dig into the most exciting and bizarre innovations from CES 2025. Topics include: emerging technologies like flexible displays, new robot vacuums, flying vehicles, and advanced AI applications. We also touch on trends in the automotive industry and the potential future of personal assistants and virtual companions.…

Talking all things #CES2025

In this episode of Human Factors Cast, Nick and Barry dive into the latest advancements in humanoid robots, including a collaboration between Boston Dynamics and Toyota Research Institute. They also discuss the exciting new spacesuits developed by NASA in partnership with luxury brand Prada for the upcoming moon missions. The…

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Welcome to Episode 304 of Human Factors Cast, this episode dives into the FTC's click to cancel rule simplifying subscription cancellations; new pedestrian safety guidelines for large vehicles; Hilton's partnership with Be My Eyes to enhance accessibility for blind and low vision guests; and SpaceX's groundbreaking achievement in catching a…

In this episode of Human Factors Cast, hosts Nick Roome and Barry Kirby reunite to discuss their podcast's revival, sharing insights from the HFES Aspire conference and interactions with attendees. They preview the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors' 'Think Human' exhibition and introduce Google's AI tool, Notebook LM.…

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In this episode of Human Factors Cast, host Nick Roome interviews HFES organizers at the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) ASPIRE conference, including Sylvain Bruni and Philippe Doyon-Pulin. They share information about the HFES Ombuds program, and the Aerospace Systems Technical Group. Also join us for a live usability…

In this episode of Human Factors Cast, host Nick Roome interviews first-time attendees of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) conference, including Alex Wong, Lilia Bowden, and Algelia Burton. They share their backgrounds, initial impressions, and insights from the event. Alex Wang: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-y-wang/ Lilia Bowden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maaliyah-bowden-2a391818a/ Algelia Burton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/algelia-burton/…

Watch our coverage of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society’s Annual Meeting coverage LIVE! from this year's annual meeting in Phoenix, AZ! Recorded live on September 12th, 2024, hosted by Nick Roome, Frank Lacson, Barry Kirby, and Heidi Mehrzad. #aspire24 #hfes #humanfactors

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Trying something different tonight and covering the elections in the UK through a Human Factors lens.

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In this thrilling episode of Human Factors Cast, your hosts Nick Roome and Barry Kirby dive deep into their experiences at the Ergonomics & Human Factors (EHF) 2024 conference, celebrating its 75th anniversary. They explore Barry's journey into the world of rail safety, wearables, and the intriguing world of AI…

In this harmonious and groundbreaking episode, your favorite hosts, Nick and Barry, take a melodious detour from their traditional discussions on Human Factors and Ergonomics. "Human Factors Cast: The Musical!" transforms the complex world of human-centered design into an immersive soundscape, leveraging the power of Artificial Intelligence to compose music…

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