A new era in space,

new human challenges.

Human factors in the space sector

Optimising safety and efficiency

At Human design Group, we are passionate about creating environments and tools that optimise human performance in the space sector. Our team of experts, passionate about innovation and objective results, works closely with space agencies, companies and researchers to develop bespoke solutions that meet the unique challenges of the space sector.

Our integrated, user-centred approach ensures that every dimension of our projects, from the design of industrial spaces to the ergonomics of augmented equipment for astronauts and the optimisation of user interfaces, maximises the comfort, safety and efficiency of astronauts and space professionals.

An operational challenge

At the outset, there is always an initial operational challenge to overcome.

We use a human-centred approach to translate requirements into solutions, actively involving end-users throughout the design process. Our concepts are then validated against a real operational context to extract maximum operational value from projects.

Research
and behavioural analysis

We analyse operational activities to identify concrete problems linked to the human factor and design opportunities. We accelerate research to understand human performance in the space context (stress, workload, fatigue, etc.) thanks to our own R&D.

Design
human-centred

We develop innovative concepts focusing on operational performance. Whether it's innovative operational concepts, intuitive man-machine interfaces or innovative control rooms, we offer the entire design cycle needed to operate the space, always putting people first.

Operational assessment
and validation

During the design cycle, we iteratively validate solutions using rigorous methodologies that reproduce representative operational tasks. This ensures that the final solutions are effective, particularly when special or non-nominal cases arise.

Strengthen your space programme

3, 2, 1... Launch!

A team of experts to help you prepare for the future of space operations.

Anticipate

Anticipate the future by exploiting the full potential of new technologies in space operations and manufacturing.

Stand out

Stand out from your competitors with cutting-edge operational performance and attractive, intuitive interfaces.

Go to scale

Get a grip on your operational activities and prepare for future transformations (training, rotation and scaling up).

What can you expect from us?

A whole portfolio of solutions

We provide solutions tailored to your needs and the maturity of your project.

Control room design

Integrate operational requirements into the design of control rooms:

  • Room layout with technical architecture
  • Ergonomics
  • Furniture
  • Lighting and acoustics studies
  • VR simulation for validation

Assembly, Integration and Testing (AIT)

Taking human factors into account for assembly, integration and testing (AIT):

  • Capturing operational knowledge
  • Training plan for expert procedures
  • Health and safety ergonomics
  • Human-centred lean manufacturing
  • Assessing the risk of human error

Space habitat solutions

Designing innovative solutions to meet the challenges of human life in space:

  • Solutions for stress and fatigue
  • HMI for home automation
  • Virtual assistant concepts
  • Iterative design in a virtual environment (VR)
  • Tests on similar assignments

User search
and human-centred design

Understanding the physiological and psychological impact of operations to design space solutions:

  • The scientific state of the art, on request
  • Integrated research laboratory
  • Human monitoring systems (HMS)
  • Human factors assessment

Operational concepts for
space operations

Define the best operational organisation to achieve optimum system performance, now and in the long term:

  • Definition of roles and responsibilities
  • Training plan and taking into account staff turnover
  • Integrating AI and automation into operations

UX/UI design
for control HMIs

Design state-of-the-art HMIs to efficiently supervise and control space operations (satellites, SSA, manned flights):

  • Design thinking methodologies
  • Capturing user needs
  • Realistic and dynamic modelling
  • Graphic charters

The future of satellite supervision

As part of the Domino-X project, we designed the future of satellite operations by defining an AI-driven operational organisation. A 10-operator CONOPS has been designed in an innovative control room, drawing on proven best practice in other fields (nuclear energy, rail transport, air traffic control....) and the most rigorous ergonomic standards.

State-of-the-art supervision HMI

We designed a state-of-the-art supervision HMI offering efficient supervision of the satellite constellation. UX design methods were used to provide an easy-to-use wall of screens that allows major problems to be identified at a glance, significantly reducing the operational effort involved in monitoring massive amounts of data.

Discover ÉOS, the recovery solution for astronauts!

We have designed ÉOS, a new recovery experience for everyone, and especially for astronauts. Incorporating a range of innovative technologies, ÉOS offers a deep rest experience to optimise recovery, taking into account the time available, and monitors the user's condition in real time to adapt the session if necessary. ÉOS is used to reduce stress, combat sleep inertia and optimise recovery. Come and see our ÉOS laboratory in Toulouse!

  • Stress managementCardiac coherence, biofeedback, augmented sound environments, meditation
  • Fatigue managementOptimising sleep time and quality
  • Support in returning to workWith optimum performance
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