Human Factors Cast is back for another live recording! Join Nick Roome and Barry Kirby for a live recording on January 20th, 2025, as they return to the studio to talk about the latest in human factors, UX, and technology.
In this episode of Human Factors Cast, hosts Nick Roome and Barry Kirby discuss ten UX design trends projected for 2026. Major topics include the increasing importance of explainable AI, the future of voice interfaces, the evolution of augmented reality from prototypes to practical applications, and the rise of dynamic,…
Human Factors Cast is back for another live recording! Join Nick Roome and Barry Kirby for a live recording on January 8th, 2025, as they return to the studio to talk about the latest in human factors, UX, and technology.
In this episode of Human Factors Cast, Nick Roome and Barry Kirby delve into the work-life trends for 2025-2026, as reported by Glassdoor. Why does leadership trust continue to decline? How are layoffs shaping psychological safety? What is the role of AI in employee satisfaction? They also share their unique…
Human Factors Cast is back for another live recording! Join Nick Roome and Barry Kirby for a live recording on December 12th, 2025, as they return to the studio to talk about the latest in human factors, UX, and technology.
This week on Human Factors Cast, Nick Roome and Barry Kirby dive into how AI is reshaping human factors and UX roles. First, we discuss seven emerging jobs due to AI, such as AI decision auditor and transparency designer. We debate which roles are actually new versus functions human factors…
Human Factors Cast is back for another live recording! Join Nick Roome and Barry Kirby for a live recording on November 28th, 2025, as they return to the studio to talk about the latest in human factors, UX, and technology.
In this episode of Human Factors Cast, Nick Rome and Barry Kirby discuss AI video technology, mixed reality advancements, a return to physical controls in cars, and the introduction of humanoid robots in households. They reflect on their hiatus and share personal updates. Key topics include the evolution of AI-generated…
Human Factors Cast is back! Join Nick Roome and Barry Kirby for a live recording on November 13th, 2025, as they return to the studio to talk about the latest in human factors, UX, and technology. We heard you, we've been gone too long!
Come join us virtually at Human Factors and Ergonomics Society's annual meeting in Chicago, IL! Recorded live from Oct 13th-17th. Hosted by Nick Roome, Frank Lacson, and Nicole Baah with behind the scenes assistance from Erin Gustafson and Katie Sabo.
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Are you ready to take the next step in your professional journey? The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) invites you to a special live membership drive event featuring an inspiring lineup of leaders in the field. Hear from members of HFES, ask questions about membership, and have the opportunity…
Join us for our next HFES Presidential Town Hall on Tuesday, September 2 at 2 pm ET. HFES President Camille Peres will be joined by Human Factors Cast host Nick Roome for an hour-long podcast discussing latest HF/E industry news and trends.
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.…
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…
