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EPSRC Reference:	GR/R87482/01
Title:	Cognitive Ergonomics for Ubiquitous computing
Principal Investigator:	Blackwell, Professor AF
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Department:	Computer Science and Technology
Organisation:	University of Cambridge
Scheme:	Fast Stream
Starts:	01 October 2002	Ends:	30 April 2004	Value (£):	59,757
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:	Cognitive Science Appl. in ICT Human-Computer Interactions
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This project aims to establish new theoretical approaches to the problem of usability for ubiquitous computing, based on empirically validated extensions of recent developments in cognitive ergonomics. Current research in ubiquitous computing has paid little attention to cognitive ergonomic factors. Many projects either build prototypes without any formal assessment, or assess at the level of social context and informal observation rather than controlled experiments motivated by cognitive theory. These research avenues have value in their own right, but could be greatly enhanced by a focus on cognitive ergonomics.I propose an empirical research programme, in which ubiquitous computing technologies are used as a testbed for assessment of cognitive ergonomic theories. The work will be carried out with the assistance of a research psychologist, and will use the conventional experimental and observational methods of HCI research. Although a fast-stream proposal does not provide resources for an extensive research programme, a single year of work will be sufficient to provide more complete empirical validation of these cognitive evaluation and design techniques than has previously been attempted. The empirical investigation will be conducted from the perspective of cognitive psychology research, but will take place alongside well established projects in computer science, where working prototypes are already available. This provides an opportunity to make a significant contribution to the field
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