Neuroergonomics can be defined as the study of brain and behavior at work. It combines two disciplines--neuroscience, the study of brain function, and human factors, the study of how to match technology with the capabilities and limitations of people so they can work effectively and safely. The goal of merging these two fields is to use the startling discoveries of human brain and physiological functioning both to inform the design of technologies in the workplace and home, and to provide new training methods that enhance performance, expand capabilities, and opitimize the fit between people and technology. Research in the area of neuroergonomics has blossomed in recent years with the emergence of noninvasive techniques for monitoring human brain function that cna be used to study various aspects of human behavior in relation to technology and work, including mental workload, visual attention, working memory, motor control, human-automation interaction, and adaptive automation. This volume will provide the first systematic overview of this emerging area, describing the theoretical background, basic research, major methods, as well as the new and future areas of application. This collection will benefit a number of readers: the experienced researcher investigating related questions in human factors and cognitive neuroscience, the student wishing to get a rapid but systematic overview of the field, and the designer interested in novel approaches and new ideas for application. Researchers in human factors and ergonomics, neuroscience, cognitive psychology, medicine, industrial engineering, and computer science will find this volume most helpful.
Author(s): Raja Parasuraman, Matthew Rizzo
Series: Oxford Series in Human-Technology Interaction
Edition: 1
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Year: 2006
Language: English
Pages: 443
Contents......Page 8
Contributors......Page 12
I: Introduction......Page 14
1 Introduction to Neuroergonomics......Page 16
II: Neuroergonomics Methods......Page 26
2 Electroencephalography (EEG) in Neuroergonomics......Page 28
3 Event-Related Potentials (ERPs) in Neuroergonomics......Page 45
4 Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI): Advanced Methods and Applications to Driving......Page 64
5 Optical Imaging of Brain Function......Page 78
6 Transcranial Doppler Sonography......Page 95
7 Eye Movements as a Window on Perception and Cognition......Page 108
8 The Brain in the Wild: Tracking Human Behavior in Natural and Naturalistic Settings......Page 126
III: Perception, Cognition, and Emotion......Page 142
9 Spatial Navigation......Page 144
10 Cerebral Hemodynamics and Vigilance......Page 159
11 Executive Functions......Page 172
12 The Neurology of Emotions and Feelings, and Their Role in Behavioral Decisions......Page 191
IV: Stress, Fatigue, and Physical Work......Page 206
13 Stress and Neuroergonomics......Page 208
14 Sleep and Circadian Control of Neurobehavioral Functions......Page 220
15 Physical Neuroergonomics......Page 234
V: Technology Applications......Page 250
16 Adaptive Automation......Page 252
17 Virtual Reality and Neuroergonomics......Page 266
18 The Role of Emotion-Inspired Abilities in Relational Robots......Page 288
19 Neural Engineering......Page 306
VI Special Populations......Page 326
20 EEG-Based Brain-Computer Interface......Page 328
21 Artificial Vision......Page 342
22 Neurorehabilitation Robotics and Neuroprosthetics......Page 359
23 Medical Safety and Neuroergonomics......Page 373
VII: Conclusion......Page 392
24 Future Prospects for Neuroergonomics......Page 394
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