Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
This special field treats the interaction between humans and machines from several different perspectives; utility, safety, job satisfaction, work environment and consequences on society.
Understanding the technological effect on the individual is crucial in order to make adequate technological choices. Assessing a product’s usability is necessary in order to develop products with high utility that are easy to use. This calls for knowledge of the latest technological developments so that the way from a technological concept to a usable product becomes as short as possible. The group's interests are concentrated on two main sectors: