Human Factors Uses

Examples of applications in which human factors play a large role include:

• “Smart” clothing,
• “Smart” housing for the elderly to help them live independently in their own homes for longer,
• Effective and safe manufacturing environments,
• Automobile seats, controls, displays that maximize comfort and safety,
• Effective computer tools to help people make better decisions,
• Web pages designed to make it easy to find information quickly and accurately,
• Distributed operations planning tools to assist in disaster management and emergency relief.