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Human Factors Cast Episodes

Dec. 17, 2021

E229 - Can we Improve Our Relationship With Robots Through Dance?

This week on the show, we talk about how scientists are building trust in human-robot relationships through performative music and dance and answer some questions from the community about the ethics of working for companies that encourage detrimental behaviors and how to improve morale in companies…

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Dec. 14, 2021

Designing Products For Re-use | Human Factors Minute | #TeamSeas Bonu…

Many plastics are used for single-use disposable applications, such as packaging, agricultural films and disposable consumer items, and is the main source of waste plastics. Human factors plays a key role when considering the materials and design features of these plastics and can help manufacturer…

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Dec. 10, 2021

E228 - Is the Mars Mission Doomed From the Start?

This week on the show, we talk about how Mars Mission astronauts are worrying scientists by increasing their autonomy in remote isolation and answer some questions from the community about mustering up motivation to work on your tasking, how to negotiate salary through counter offers, and how to de…

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Dec. 8, 2021

Design Of Reduce - Reuse - Recycle Recepticles | Human Factors Minute…

Ensuring trash and recycling makes it into proper receptacles is important because it prevents pollution, reduces the need to harvest new raw materials, and is critical for reducing runoff of materials into the ocean

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Dec. 3, 2021

E227 - How Will Cars of the Future Understand Passengers?

This week on the show, we talk about how Artificial Intelligence in vehicles will be able to adapt to our needs and answer some questions from the community about working at a company that doesn't use particular tools, how to approach a situation if you do the work of a Human Factors or UX person, …

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Nov. 30, 2021

Oil Spill Prevention | Human Factors Minute | #TeamSeas Bonus Episode

..and now for another Human Factors Minute! Oil …

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Nov. 23, 2021

Safety In Waste Collection Occupations | Human Factors Minute | #Team…

Safety is a large concern in waste collection as it has a higher than average fatal injury rate when compared to industry.

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Nov. 19, 2021

E226 - How Can We Make Self-Driving Cars More Human-Friendly?

Recorded live on November 18th, 2021, hosted by Nick Roome, &  Barry Kirby.

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Nov. 16, 2021

Climate Ergonomics | Human Factors Minute | #TeamSeas Bonus Episode

The Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human F…

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Nov. 12, 2021

E225 - Should We Trust Computers Over Our Doctor's Expertise?

Recorded live on November 11th, 2021, hosted by Nick Roome, &  Barry Kirby.

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Nov. 9, 2021

Human Factors Cast + #TeamSeas | Human Factors Minute | Bonus Episode

...and now for another Human Factors Minute! Hum…

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Nov. 9, 2021

ErgoX 2021 Preview | #ErgoX2021 | Bonus Episode

Recorded on November 8th, 2021, hosted by Nick Roome.

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Nov. 5, 2021

E224 - Does Remote Working Foster Innovation?

Recorded live on November 4th, 2021, hosted by Nick Roome, &  Barry Kirby.

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Oct. 28, 2021

1202 The Human Factors Podcast (Interview with Nick Roome) | Preview …

This week we have a special preview from the upcoming episode of Barry Kirby’s 1202 The Human Factors Podcast! Why is it special? Well, our very own Nick Roome sat in the hot seat!

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Oct. 22, 2021

E223 - How can AI Improve Learning?

Recorded live on October 21st, 2021, hosted by Nick Roome,  Barry Kirby, & Frank Lacson.

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Oct. 15, 2021

E222 - What’s the Point of Transforming Exoskeletons?

Recorded live on October 14th, 2021, hosted by Nick Roome & Barry Kirby.

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Oct. 8, 2021

E221 - Can AR Assist Repairs in Space?

Recorded live on October 7th, 2021, hosted by Nick Roome & Barry Kirby.

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Oct. 1, 2021

E220 - Emoji: The Future of Communication?

Recorded live on September 30th, 2021, hosted by Nick Roome & Barry Kirby.

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Sept. 24, 2021

E219 - Can mental maps help with problem solving?

Recorded live on September 23rd, 2021, hosted by Nick Roome & Barry Kirby.

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Sept. 23, 2021

Neuroergonomics Conference 2021 Recap | #NEC21 | Bonus Episode

Pre-Recorded in September, 2021, hosted by Nick Roome.

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Sept. 12, 2021

Neuroergonomics Conference 2021 Preview | #NEC21 | Bonus Episode

Recorded on September 9th, 2021, hosted by Nick Roome and Blake Arnsdorff.

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Sept. 10, 2021

E218 - What cognitive abilities improve as we age?

Recorded live on September 9th, 2021, hosted by Nick Roome & Blake Arnsdorff.

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Sept. 5, 2021

User Experience Professionals Association 2021 Recap | #UXPA2021 | Bo…

Recorded on September 3rd, 2021, hosted by Nick Roome and Christy Harper

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Sept. 3, 2021

E217 - How will Humanoid Robots Improve your Life?

Recorded live on September 2nd, 2021, hosted by Nick Roome & Blake Arnsdorff.

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