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HUMAN FACTORS & BEHAVIORAL SAFETY 

Behavioral Safety

  • Outreach and Education 
    • Great research findings, persuasive messages, training materials, and toolkits all need help to reach their intended audiences.  
    • Our multidisciplinary team brings expertise from psychology, public health, transportation, adult learning, graphic design, modeling, and simulation development. We examine audiences, pinpoint desired behaviors, develop and test messages, and select delivery channels. We create engaging print materials, web sites, social media resources, webinars, digital training tools, simulations, and online classes. Your information will grab your audience in an engaging form optimized for their experience.
  • Facilitation and Stakeholder Engagement 
    • Effective actions stem from partnerships and complete information. Our skilled facilitators lead interviews, focus groups, and stakeholder meetings to draw out information and build team efforts. We integrate qualitative data to help you highlight strengths, identify challenges, pinpoint opportunities, and create action plans. We provide the findings in succinct, readable reports. Your team will be energized with new insights, collaborative connections, and concrete action items.  
  • Literature Reviews 
  • Evaluations, Statistical Analysis, and Research Methodology 
  • Technical Assistance 

Human-Centered Evaluation & Human Systems Integration

Research and evaluation of how users interact with technologies, grounded in HSI principles to inform design, usability, and safety.

  • Usability testing and user experience research 
  • Ergonomics and human performance assessment 
  • Evaluation of driver behavior, occupants, vulnerable road users, and accessibility 
  • Micromobility and inclusive design considerations 
  • Integration of user needs throughout system development 

Advanced Testing, Simulation, & Prototyping

Application of HSI-informed test platforms and tools to develop, refine, and assess systems in simulated and real-world environments.

  • Driving simulators and on-road evaluations 
  • Rapid prototyping (e.g., DMS, digital assistants) 
  • Vehicle instrumentation and software integration 
  • Advanced interfaces (AR, HUDs, night vision, teleoperation) 
  • Evaluation of production and commercial motor vehicles, etc.  

Integrated System Design & Countermeasure Development

Design and validation of human-in-the-loop systems, emphasizing task allocation, automation support, and behavioral countermeasures.

  • Countermeasures for distraction, drowsiness, intoxication, partial autonomy, etc. 
  • Concept development, prototyping, and iterative evaluation 

Standards, Strategy, & Lifecycle Consulting

Translation of HSI and human factors findings into system requirements, compliance strategies, and product safety consultation.

  • Development of standards-aligned requirements  
  • Lifecycle usability support 
  • Regulatory guidance and compliance strategy 
  • Technical consulting for legal, policy, and acquisition activities