Why human factors science is demonstrably necessary: historical and evolutionary foundations

We review the theoretical foundation for the need for human factors science. Over the past 2.8 million years, humans and tools have co-evolved. However, in the last century, technology is introduced at a rate that exceeds human evolution. The proliferation of computers and, more recently, robots, in...

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Published in:	Ergonomics Vol. 64; no. 9; pp. 1115 - 1131
Main Authors:	de Winter, J. C. F., Hancock, P. A.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England Taylor & Francis 02-09-2021 Taylor & Francis LLC
Subjects:	allocation of functions Artificial intelligence Cognitive ability Computers COVID-19 Evolution General ergonomics Human factors individual differences learning and skill acquisition Man machine systems Pandemics Performance enhancement robotics and cybernetics Robots Space life sciences Technology robotics and cybernetics General ergonomics allocation of functions learning and skill acquisition individual differences
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