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April 25, 2019

HFCast Ep023 - Organizational Structure

HFCast Ep023 - Organizational Structure

This week on the show, Nick and the boys are joined by the fictional Dr. Comstar Killjoy to explain how to take over the world by optimizing the structure within their organization. This is a fun take on our normal format, special just for the holidays! Support us on Patreon:…

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April 25, 2019

HFCast Ep022 - Ergonomic Misconceptions and Neuroergonomic

HFCast Ep022 - Ergonomic Misconceptions and Neuroergonomic

This week on the show, Nick and Blake welcome Woodrow Gustafson to the show to set us straight about some ergonomic misconceptions. We also discuss a listener request for information on neuroergonomics. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/humanfactorscast Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/humanfactorscast Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/HFactorsPodcast Follow us on…

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April 25, 2019

HFCast Ep021 - Hearthstone and Multi-Platform Interaction

HFCast Ep021 - Hearthstone and Multi-Platform Interaction

This week on the show, the guys use the new Hearthstone expansion as a launching point to discuss the psychology behind multi-platform experiences. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/humanfactorscast Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/humanfactorscast Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/HFactorsPodcast Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HumanFactorsCast Follow us on Soundcloud: https://www.soundcloud.com/HumanFactorsCast Our official…

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April 23, 2019

HFCast Ep 127 - Data Collection Icons, Life-Saving Watch, Home Robot

HFCast Ep 127 - Data Collection Icons, Life-Saving Watch, Home Robot

Today is April 22nd, 2019 and it's an all new Human Factors Cast hosted by Nick Roome and Blake Arnsdorff. A Preview of the 2019 ErgoX Exoskeleton Symposium: Exoskeletons in the Workplace and Beyond www.hfes.org/events/webinar-series/past-webinars SOURCES Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge: https://youtu.be/SowdvPryB2g Story 1 - Sidewalk Labs' street signs alert people…

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April 17, 2019

HFCast Ep 126 - Police Tracking via Google, Astronaut Twins, and Scrubbing out Cancer

HFCast Ep 126 - Police Tracking via Google, Astronaut Twins, and Scrubbing out Cancer

Today is April 16th, 2019 and it's an all new Human Factors Cast hosted by Nick Roome and Blake Arnsdorff. A Preview of the 2019 ErgoX Exoskeleton Symposium: Exoskeletons in the Workplace and Beyond https://www.hfes.org/events/webinar-series/past-webinars HUMAN FACTORS NEWS Tracking Phones, Google Is a Dragnet for the Police https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/04/13/us/google-location-tracking-police.html Tests on…

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April 9, 2019

HFCast Ep 020 - Theme Park Human Factors

HFCast Ep 020 - Theme Park Human Factors

This week on the show, Nick and Blake talk about the human factors behind theme park design. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/humanfactorscast Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/humanfactorscast Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/HFactorsPodcast Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HumanFactorsCast Follow us on Soundcloud: https://www.soundcloud.com/HumanFactorsCast Our official website: https://www.humanfactorscast.com Follow Nick: https://www.twitter.com/Nick_Roome Follow…

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April 9, 2019

HFCast Ep 019 - Psychology of Thanksgiving & Black Friday

HFCast Ep 019 - Psychology of Thanksgiving & Black Friday

This week on the show, Nick, Billy and Blake discuss the psychology behind Thanksgiving and black Friday. Administrative note: Shows will now air on Monday evenings. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/humanfactorscast Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/humanfactorscast Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/HFactorsPodcast Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HumanFactorsCast Follow us on Soundcloud:…

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April 9, 2019

HFCast Ep 018 - Usability Methods, Metrics, and More

HFCast Ep 018 - Usability Methods, Metrics, and More

This week on the show, Nick, Billy and Blake discuss the varying types of usability methods and how to use them in design. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/humanfactorscast Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/humanfactorscast Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/HFactorsPodcast Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HumanFactorsCast Follow us on Soundcloud: https://www.soundcloud.com/HumanFactorsCast Our official…

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April 9, 2019

HFCast Ep 017 - Video Game Design

HFCast Ep 017 - Video Game Design

This week on the show, Nick, Billy, and Blake tackle the topic of video game design, and how successful video games incorporate human factors psychology into the design of their games. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/humanfactorscast Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/humanfactorscast Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/HFactorsPodcast Follow us on Facebook:…

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April 9, 2019

HFCast Ep 125 - Tesla Stickers, Computers for Field Workers, HIPAA-Compliant Alexa Skill

HFCast Ep 125 - Tesla Stickers, Computers for Field Workers, HIPAA-Compliant Alexa Skill

Today is April 8th, 2019 and it's an all new Human Factors Cast hosted by Nick Roome and Blake Arnsdorff. HUMAN FACTORS NEWS Three Small Stickers in Intersection Can Cause Tesla Autopilot to Swerve Into Wrong Lane https://spectrum.ieee.org/cars-that-think/transportation/self-driving/three-small-stickers-on-road-can-steer-tesla-autopilot-into-oncoming-lane RealWear Announces that Shell Selects HMT-1Z1 and HMT-1 Hands-Free Computers for Field…

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April 2, 2019

HFCast Ep 124 - HCS 2019 Recap, Google Stadia, and The Future of Wearables

HFCast Ep 124 - HCS 2019 Recap, Google Stadia, and The Future of Wearables

Today is April 1st, 2019 and it's an all new Human Factors Cast hosted by Nick Roome with Blake Arnsdorff and Elyse Hallett. HUMAN FACTORS NEWS Google Unveils Gaming Platform Stadia, A Competitor To Xbox, PlayStation And PC https://kotaku.com/google-unveils-gaming-platform-stadia-1833409933 An interface system with augmented reality technology could help people with…

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March 25, 2019

HFCast Ep 016 - Playstation VR Impressions

HFCast Ep 016 - Playstation VR Impressions

Nick, Billy, and Blake discuss the human factors and ergonomics of the Playstation VR. Everyone on the panel has a different experience with VR. If you're even remotely entertaining the idea of VR, this episode is for you! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/humanfactorscast Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/humanfactorscast Follow us…

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March 25, 2019

HFCast Ep 015 - The Psychology of Fear

HFCast Ep 015 - The Psychology of Fear

This week on the show, Nick and Billy break down the different psychological states associated with fear, share some creepypasta, and apply fear to design in this special Halloween-themed episode. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/humanfactorscast Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/humanfactorscast Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/HFactorsPodcast Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HumanFactorsCast…

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March 25, 2019

HFCast Ep 014 - Human Factors of Space Exploration

HFCast Ep 014 - Human Factors of Space Exploration

Nick and Billy talk about a panel from HFES 2016 where they explored the human factors of deep space exploration. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/humanfactorscast Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/humanfactorscast Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/HFactorsPodcast Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HumanFactorsCast Follow us on Soundcloud: https://www.soundcloud.com/HumanFactorsCast Our official website: https://www.humanfactorscast.com Follow…

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March 25, 2019

#HCS2019 Bonus Interview with Tara Cohen

#HCS2019 Bonus Interview with Tara Cohen

Join us for our bonus interview with Tara Cohen from #HCS2019 On this bonus episode, we interview Tara about working as an Embedded Researcher within a Hospital Environment. Follow Tara: www.linkedin.com/in/tara-cohen-10b34534/ Follow Elyse: www.linkedin.com/in/elysehallett/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/humanfactorscast Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/humanfactorscast Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/HFactorsPodcast Follow…

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March 25, 2019

HFCast Ep 013 - Ergonomics

HFCast Ep 013 - Ergonomics

This week on the show, Nick, Billy and Blake have a conversation about how we design for the human body. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/humanfactorscast Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/humanfactorscast Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/HFactorsPodcast Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HumanFactorsCast Follow us on Soundcloud: https://www.soundcloud.com/HumanFactorsCast Our official website: https://www.humanfactorscast.com Follow…

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March 19, 2019

HFCast Ep 123 - #HCS2019 Preview, Irregular Heartbeats, and Killer Robots

HFCast Ep 123 - #HCS2019 Preview, Irregular Heartbeats, and Killer Robots

Today is March 18th, 2019 and it's an all new Human Factors Cast hosted by Nick Roome, Blake Arnsdorff and Elyse Hallett. HUMAN FACTORS NEWS Apple and Stanford’s Apple Watch study identified irregular heartbeats in over 2,000 patients https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/16/18268559/stanford-apple-heart-study-results-apple-watch Facial Recognition At U.S. Airports. Should You Be Concerned? https://www.forbes.com/sites/kateoflahertyuk/2019/03/11/facial-recognition-to-be-deployed-at-top-20-us-airports-should-you-be-concerned/#4a186eb17d48 Valve…

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March 8, 2019

HFCast Ep 012 - LIVE from HFES!

HFCast Ep 012 - LIVE from HFES!

This week on the show, Nick shares his experiences from HFES in Washington DC. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/humanfactorscast Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/humanfactorscast Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/HFactorsPodcast Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HumanFactorsCast Follow us on Soundcloud: https://www.soundcloud.com/HumanFactorsCast Our official website: https://www.humanfactorscast.com Follow Nick: https://www.twitter.com/Nick_Roome Follow Blake: https://www.twitter.com/DontPanicUX Join…

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March 8, 2019

HFCast Ep 011 - Applications

HFCast Ep 011 - Applications

This week on the show, Nick, Billy, and Blake talk about applications. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/humanfactorscast Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/humanfactorscast Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/HFactorsPodcast Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HumanFactorsCast Follow us on Soundcloud: https://www.soundcloud.com/HumanFactorsCast Our official website: https://www.humanfactorscast.com Follow Nick: https://www.twitter.com/Nick_Roome Follow Blake: https://www.twitter.com/DontPanicUX Join us on…

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March 8, 2019

HFCast Ep 010 - Board Game Design

HFCast Ep 010 - Board Game Design

This week on the show, Nick and Billy break down the design of, and psychology behind board games. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/humanfactorscast Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/humanfactorscast Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/HFactorsPodcast Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HumanFactorsCast Follow us on Soundcloud: https://www.soundcloud.com/HumanFactorsCast Our official website: https://www.humanfactorscast.com Follow Nick: https://www.twitter.com/Nick_Roome…

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March 8, 2019

HFCast Ep 009 - Controls

HFCast Ep 009 - Controls

Nick and Billy welcome Blake Arnsdorff from Pacific Science and Engineering to the show to talk about the various types of controls and how they affect the way we interact with technology. Nick Roome: @Nick_Roome Billy Hall: @Comstarcleric Blake Arnsdorff: @UXchillbro Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/humanfactorscast Follow us on LinkedIn:…

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March 1, 2019

HFCast Ep122 - Smart Cities, Drone Traffic Control, and CDC False Alarms

HFCast Ep122 - Smart Cities, Drone Traffic Control, and CDC False Alarms

Today is February 28th, 2019 and it's an all new Human Factors Cast hosted by Nick Roome with Blake Arnsdorff. Win a trip to HFES Healthcare Symposium 2019! www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/2066ebca2/? HUMAN FACTORS NEWS Microsoft workers are demanding the company cancel its $480 million contract with the US military https://www.recode.net/2019/2/22/18236290/microsoft-military-contract-augmented-reality-ar-vr CDC confirms…

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Feb. 25, 2019

HFCast Ep 008 - Displays (Part 2)

HFCast Ep 008 - Displays (Part 2)

This week, Nick and Billy finish up their discussion about displays. The exciting conclusion to...last week's episode. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/humanfactorscast Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/humanfactorscast Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/HFactorsPodcast Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HumanFactorsCast Follow us on Soundcloud: https://www.soundcloud.com/HumanFactorsCast Our official website: https://www.humanfactorscast.com Follow Nick: https://www.twitter.com/Nick_Roome Follow…

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Feb. 25, 2019

HFCast Ep 007 - Displays (Part 1)

HFCast Ep 007 - Displays (Part 1)

This week on the show, Nick and Billy go over some of the intricacies of displays. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/humanfactorscast Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/humanfactorscast Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/HFactorsPodcast Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HumanFactorsCast Follow us on Soundcloud: https://www.soundcloud.com/HumanFactorsCast Our official website: https://www.humanfactorscast.com Follow Nick: https://www.twitter.com/Nick_Roome Follow Blake:…

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