Episode Link: http://www.humanfactorscast.media In this episode of Human Factors Cast, Nick and Barry dive into the latest advancements in humanoid robots, including a collaboration between Boston Dynamics and Toyota Research Institute. They also discuss the exciting new spacesuits developed by NASA in partnership with luxury brand Prada for the up…

Join Nick Rome and Frank Lacson as they dive into creating a custom GPT tailored for human factors, UX, and HCI professionals, incorporating key standards and guidelines. Highlights include a look at ergonomic design in contexts like X-Wing cockpits and high-speed boats, refining AI capabilities, and examining core human factors engineering princip…

Welcome to Episode 304 of Human Factors Cast, this episode dives into the FTC's click to cancel rule simplifying subscription cancellations; new pedestrian safety guidelines for large vehicles; Hilton's partnership with Be My Eyes to enhance accessibility for blind and low vision guests; and SpaceX's groundbreaking achievement in catching a Super H…

Join us in our latest episode of Safe and Effective, where we dive headfirst into the wild and wonderful world of integrating agile development methodologies into HF (Human Factors) and UX (User Experience) research operations, with none other than our friend, favorite human, and podcast bestie, Nick Roome. We kick things off by tackling age-old qu…

In this episode of Human Factors Cast, hosts Nick Roome and Barry Kirby reunite to discuss their podcast's revival, sharing insights from the HFES Aspire conference and interactions with attendees. They preview the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors' 'Think Human' exhibition and introduce Google's AI tool, Notebook LM. The episode …

In this episode of Human Factors Cast, host Nick Roome interviews HFES organizers at the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) ASPIRE conference, including Sylvain Bruni and Philippe Doyon-Pulin. They share information about the HFES Ombuds program, and the Aerospace Systems Technical Group. Sylvain Bruni: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvainb…

In this episode of Human Factors Cast, host Nick Roome interviews first-time attendees of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) conference, including Alex Wong, Lilia Bowden, and Algelia Burton. They share their backgrounds, initial impressions, and insights from the event. Alex Wang: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-y-wang/ Lilia Bowden:…

In this thrilling episode of Human Factors Cast, your hosts Nick Roome and Barry Kirby dive deep into their experiences at the Ergonomics & Human Factors (EHF) 2024 conference, celebrating its 75th anniversary. They explore Barry's journey into the world of rail safety, wearables, and the intriguing world of AI in human factors, sharing valuable in…

In this harmonious and groundbreaking episode, your favorite hosts, Nick and Barry, take a melodious detour from their traditional discussions on Human Factors and Ergonomics. "Human Factors Cast: The Musical!" transforms the complex world of human-centered design into an immersive soundscape, leveraging the power of Artificial Intelligence to comp…

In this episode, Nick Roome and Barry Kirby, explore the burgeoning world of gaming accessibility tools, envisaging their broader applications beyond gaming, and ponder the implications of AI surpassing humans in creativity tests. The duo also touches on the potential of integrating multimedia into Human Factors discourse, aiming to make it more in…

In this lively episode of Human Factors Cast, the hosts, Nick Roome and Barry Kirby, traverse different industries discussing the potential and existing implications of human factors and AI. The conversation turns into a discussion of how Human Factors can grow into areas like agriculture and farming, prisons, education, government, and even the mu…

In this episode, we dive deep into the current crisis of tech layoffs, linking it to AI advancements and possible overlooked responsibilities. The discussion criticizes top tech companies for their unsustainable reliance on AI while overlooking the human element. It highlights the need for professionals specialized in AI-Human integration, predicti…

Join us in episode 297 as we delve into exciting changes to our podcast format, aimed at fostering more community-driven discussions. We discuss various human factors trends currently in the news, such as the post office's user interface scandal and the Boeing 737 issues. We take a look at considerable issues like the education system, usage of bio…

In today’s episode of Safe and Effective we are featuring an excerpt of the previously recorded Human Factors Cast show in which Nick Roome and our host Heidi Mehrzad shared their personal experiences living with ADHD and AuDHD/ASD and discussed the various ways in which their neurodiversity impacts their lives. From professional to personal relati…

In this episode of Human Factors Cast, join host Nick Roome and co-hosts Barry Kirby and Heidi Mehrzad as they dive deep into the world of Tesla's Cybertruck. They explore the unique design and features of Elon Musk's brainchild, as well as question its safety and usability aspects. This comprehensive and passionate discussion brings together varie…

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This week on the show, we discuss the potential pitfalls of quick wins and the importance of mastering essential skills in UX research. We also address community questions on HF Traveling Jobs, crafting research questions, and the retention of research recordings. Don't miss out on this insightful episode! #podcast #UXresearch #quickwins #skills #c…