ABSTRACT

Nothing has been more prolific over the past century than human/machine interaction. Automobiles, telephones, computers, manufacturing machines, robots, office equipment, machines large and small; all affect the very essence of our daily lives. However, this interaction has not always been efficient or easy and has at times turned fairly hazardous.

chapter 1|24 pages

The Driving Forces

chapter 2|24 pages

Evolution of Work

chapter 3|22 pages

The Basics of a Science

chapter 4|22 pages

Coping with Complexity

chapter 5|20 pages

Use of Artefacts

chapter 6|22 pages

Joint Cognitive Systems

chapter 7|22 pages

Control and Cognition

chapter 8|20 pages

Time and Control

chapter 9|22 pages

CSE and Its Applications