Past and future human-machine interfaces – a matter of present concern?

Abstract

Human-machine interaction has become a central part of life in modern societies. Facilitating labour, assisting with repetitive tasks, and creating significant gains of time and economic factors, computer assisted life is widely accepted as a necessity.However, with the proliferation of computers and artificial intelligence around humans, drawbacks and unexpected negative effects have been rising. Knowledge extinction, false resilience as well as induced complacency have become a serious concern in the transportation industry (specifically aviation and automotive industry). This research focuses on pointing out the direction taken by the industry, the danger of long-term exaggerated usage of automation, and the compromises that should be made to step-down from a pathway that seems hazardous for humanity.

Keywords: Automation, Human Factors, Aviation Industry, Automotive Industry, Bias, Complacency

DOI: 10.54941/ahfe1008112