Our investment in Research and Development provides us with new tools to meet our customers' new needs. And to provide our customers with unique strategic assets to innovate through human-centred design.
We explore new possibilities through applied research. We experiment with new operational concepts, new forms of advanced interaction and organisational systems adapted to contexts and challenges, including certification (in certain sectors), particularly through immersion modelling and evaluation.
Our main areas of research currently include
In 2022, it has become necessary to deploy ergonomic and human factors (HF) expertise outside any reference environment. Indeed, virtual reality has become a design asset in its own right, in which it is not simply a question of immersing oneself in the charms of a virtual environment, but of being able to observe, measure, evaluate and dynamically transform the environment itself by co-design.
This is a major challenge at a time when more and more issues are being crystallised around spaces, whether related to the brand or the criticality of the infrastructure. Our multidisciplinary teams approach the design of cockpits and control rooms with tools that are unique on the market.
The integration of autonomous systems into organisations, business lines and, more generally, practices presents crucial challenges. While it requires reliable and secure technologies to guarantee data protection and prevent breakdowns, it also requires a reorganisation of work processes and appropriate training to optimise their use.
Ethical and legal issues relating to decision-making and the sharing of authority are essential here, as is interoperability between these systems and existing infrastructures, another major challenge in ensuring a smooth transition to this new era.
Organisational hybridisation requires a review of existing processes to integrate robots harmoniously into human teams. This means redefining roles, training operators and putting in place effective coordination mechanisms.
In addition, it is essential to consider the sociological consequences, such as the redefinition of tasks and, by extension, jobs, and legal and ethical responsibilities. All these issues call for a multidisciplinary approach if this new kind of collaboration is to be achieved while preserving the efficiency and quality of working life of operators.
The vast field of human-machine interaction is constantly evolving, shaped by the emergence of complex systems, artificial intelligence and new technologies (haptics and others). The Human Design Group has been a recognised specialist for many years in the strategic support of design processes, helping to guide numerous clients in a wide range of sectors through these complex issues.
Interacting with complex systems, such as autonomous systems (robots, cobots, virtual assistants, etc.) and platforms enhanced by artificial intelligence, requires specialised expertise. Our team of innovation and design strategy consultants knows how to tackle these complex challenges and get our customers on board. We analyse the architecture, ergonomics and integration of human factors inherent in systems to create fluid and efficient user experiences.
Innovative new technologies are transforming the way we interact with systems. From haptic feedback to virtual reality, all these advances offer exciting new opportunities. As our history shows, Human design Group has always sought to embrace the emerging issues associated with emerging technologies.
In an increasingly complex environment, simplicity remains essential. We are committed to simplifying interactions with the most sophisticated systems, while guaranteeing user security. Compliance with security standards and regulations is another essential component of our approach.
Simplexity is the art of finding the perfect balance between the complexity inherent in technology and the simplicity required for fluid, intuitive interaction. While complex systems can be powerful, a simple, understandable user interface is still needed to exploit their full potential.
Simplifying processes, eliminating unnecessary friction and designing efficient interfaces while preserving the functional richness of the systems are recurring objectives of our projects. Simplicity is at the heart of our approach, and interaction with the technology must be as transparent and intuitive as possible.
Human design Group helps its customers to design products and services that are not only technically impressive, but also effectively adopted and used by their target audience. Together with our clients, we rise to the challenge of technological complexity and help them make the most of the uses, tasks and means they set themselves to optimise their operational efficiency.
