Human Centered Remote Control
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| Coordinator | RISE INTERACTIVE INSTITUTE AB - INTERACTIVE INSTITUTE SWEDISH ICT-PITEÅ |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 2 340 885 |
| Project duration | August 2015 - February 2018 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Strategic innovation programme for process industrial IT and automation – PiiA |
Purpose and goal
The project has contributed to a better understanding of appropriate technical and interaction solutions for future remote control, especially remote controlled rock breaking. Prototype development and long-term tests have generated understanding of the usability and attitudes regarding audio feedback, as well as technical challenges and solutions related to implementation in mining environments. The project has contributed new collaborations within the research area, which has contributed to the formation of new projects about interaction design in the process industry.
Expected results and effects
Visionary concepts for remote control have been designed, which can be the basis for the development of efficient and ergonomic solutions. A technical solution for audio feedback during remote control has been designed, which can be adapted to various machines. Some parts can be replaced with simpler components during commercialization. Subjects in the last study experienced a clear improvement over the existing audio feedback system. Increased understanding of potential, challenges and attitudes about sound can be applied in R&D-projects about future operator environments.
Planned approach and implementation
Initially, a survey was carried out of remote control technology. Then, work was done to design visionary design concepts for future remote control. The survey and concept development were conducted in collaboration with Umeå Institute of Design. Then, work was carried out to better understand opportunities and challenges with audio feedback. Complete technical solutions were developed and evaluated in long-term tests in two operating environments. Implementations and tests encountered technical challenges but was carried out successfully within the project.