Simulation and visualisation of human factors and cognitive load | 2025-2028
- Post by: Tobias Larsson
- 1st March 2025
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Project within joint BTH / Region Blekinge 50 MSEK initiative in Marine Technology.
This research project proposes a comprehensive investigation into the application of alternatively immersive data visualization to optimize human performance in maritime operations. The central hypothesis is that leveraging advanced visualization techniques can significantly increase the capacity of personnel without a corresponding increase in cognitive load. This is a critical challenge in modern ship operations, where the volume and complexity of real-time data from various sensors can overwhelm human operators, potentially leading to errors or delayed decision-making.
The project will address this challenge by exploring the full lifecycle of data, from acquisition to interaction. A key focus will be on developing novel methodologies to compile, analyze, and synthesize heterogeneous data types sourced from a broad range of existing and future sensor packages. This includes scenarios encompassing everything from traditional navigation to advanced environmental and emergency-detection systems. The insights gained from this analysis will then inform the design and implementation of new visualization paradigms.
The core of the project involves the development of extended reality (XR) and augmented reality (AR) interfaces specifically tailored for the maritime environment. These interfaces will go beyond traditional 2D displays, providing operators with a more intuitive and spatially integrated understanding of complex data. By overlaying critical information directly onto the user’s real-world view or placing them within a simulated operational environment, the goal is to reduce the mental effort required to process information. This approach is expected to enhance situational awareness, streamline decision-making processes, and ultimately improve the overall safety and efficiency of ship operations.
Project info
BTH project leader: Professor Tobias Larsson and senior lecturer Ryan Ruvald
Time span: 20250301 – 20280228
Funding: 6 MSEK (BTH/Region Blekinge)
Partners:
- BTH
- Marine Technology Center of Sweden
- FMV – The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration
- FM – Swedish Armed Forces
- NKT
- Saab
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