Abstract
In this paper, we analyze the specific requirements of interacting with cyber-physical systems and propose a design approach that is driven by user needs and makes use of an expanded toolbox that contains state-of-the-art interaction technologies including Smart Glasses and Wearables. We present several examples of assistance systems in industrial production that use these interaction technologies and discuss the corresponding usability and implementation aspects.
Zusammenfassung
Dieser Beitrag analysiert die speziellen Herausforderungen in der Interaktion mit Cyber-Physical Systems und stellen ein darauf abgestimmtes Entwurfsvorgehen vor. Der Ansatz kombiniert ein nutzerzentriertes Vorgehen mit einer Sammlung aktueller Interaktionstechnologien wie Smart Glasses und Wearables. An Einsatzbeispielen in der industriellen Produktion werden die mit diesen neuen Interaktionstechnologien verknüpften Implementierungs- und Usabilityaspekte diskutiert.
About the authors
Prof. Dr. Volker Paelke is professor for human-computer-interaction at the University of Applied Science – Hochschule Bremen. Since 1997 he has conducted research in the domains of virtual prototyping, virtual and augmented reality, geo-spatial visualization, mobile application and visual-spatial analytics in both industrial and academic settings. His current research focus is on the user-centered-design of visual interactive applications, especially the use of 3D visualization using augmented, mixed and virtual reality paradigms and post-WIMP interaction technologies.
Hochschule Bremen, Flughafenallee 10, D-28199 Bremen, Germany, Tel: +49 (0) 421 5905-5400, Fax: +49 (0) 421 5905-5484
Prof. Dr. Dr. Carsten Röcker is professor for User Experience and Interaction Design at the Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences and head of the Research Unit Usability Engineering at the Fraunhofer Application Center Industrial Automation (IOSB-INA). His current research interests revolve around intelligent systems, human-computer interaction and technology acceptance. He has an interdisciplinary background with academic degrees in the fields of Computer Science (PhD), Psychology (PhD), Management (Master) and Electrical Engineering (Master).
inIT – Institut für industrielle Informationstechnik, Hochschule Ostwestfalen-Lippe, Langenbruch 6, 32657 Lemgo, Tel.: +49 (0) 52 61/7 02 – 5488, Fax: +49 (0) 52 61/7 02 – 85488
Nils Koch has studied information technology at the University of Applied Sciences in Bielefeld. He is working as a research fellow in the group “Embedded Systems for Automation” at the Fraunhofer Application Center Industrial Automation (IOSB-INA) in Lemgo, Germany. His main research activities are covering context-aware assistance systems for industrial applications.
Fraunhofer-Anwendungszentrum Industrial Automation (IOSB-INA), Langenbruch 6, 32657 Lemgo, Tel.: +49 5261/94290-31
Dr. Holger Flatt received his Dipl.-Ing. with distinction and Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the Leibniz Universität Hannover, Germany, in 2004 and 2011 respectively. He is working as a postdoctoral researcher and leader of the group “Embedded Systems for Automation” at the Fraunhofer Application Center Industrial Automation (IOSB-INA) in Lemgo, Germany. His main research activities are covering embedded hard- and software solutions for industrial communication systems.
Fraunhofer-Anwendungszentrum Industrial Automation (IOSB-INA), Langenbruch 6, 32657 Lemgo, Tel.: +49 5261/94290-31
Sebastian Büttner studied Business Administration with Computer Science at Darmstadt University of Technology (Dipl.-Wirtsch.-Inform.). After working as a research assistant at SICS Swedish ICT and gaining experience as a software engineer in industry for several years, he recently joined the research group “User Experience and Interaction Design” at Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences in Lemgo, Germany. His main research focus is the application of Augmented Reality technologies in industrial applications.
inIT – Institut für industrielle Informationstechnik, Hochschule Ostwestfalen-Lippe, Langenbruch 6, 32657 Lemgo, Tel.: +49 (0) 52 61/7 02 – 5412, Fax: +49 (0) 52 61/7 02 – 85412
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