About us

We are a group of researchers who aim at gaining a better insight into human behaviour and its underlying mechanisms in a world which becomes increasingly complex. We engage in multiple areas of human factors, such as highly automated driving, the use of collaborative robotic systems, the automation of ships, as well as new software solutions. We provide fundamental as well as more applied findings from a psychological and cognitive science perspective, with a focus on mental workload, adaptability, acceptance, and cognitive functions as well as influencing factors. Our findings create a basis for a human-centred development of new technologies and the development of measures to support the users in interacting with new systems. Our work is funded by different national and international research grants as well as various business partners.

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WHAT'S NEW

07.01.2025

Acceptance of Highly Automated On-Demand Vehicles: The Role of Technology Readiness and Environmental Drive

Our latest research on highly automated on-demand vehicles (AODs) has just been published (Open Access) in the International Journal of Transportation Science and Technology, and it’s full of fascinating insights! This study dives into the psychological factors that shape people’s intention to embrace this innovative transportation technology.

We developed a decision-making model that includes Technology Readiness and Environmental Drive, testing it with 214 participants. Our findings reveal that both a readiness for technology and environmental awareness significantly influence the intention to use AODs, while perceived behavioral control plays a lesser role.

These results shed light on the key psychological drivers behind AOD adoption, offering valuable guidance for strategies to encourage their widespread use.

Read the full article here

29.11.2024

Online lecture “Mobility behavior in rural areas - impulses for future mobility concepts”

On October 1, the innocam.FORUM on the challenges of mobility for rural areas took place in Menden, South Westphalia, in cooperation with the Südwestfalen Agentur. As an addendum, we are pleased to announce that the presentation by Dr. Magnus Liebherr and Eva Gößwein is now available as a video recording.

Take a look now, regardless of time and watch it again and again here.

28.11.2024

Study Program SDG PRIMe at A.U.G.E. Institut of the Hochschule Niederrhein

Adaptability and Digital Transformation - What's cognition got to do with it? Our team member Eva Gößwein presented as part of the DAAD Study Program SDG PRIMe—Partnership for Resilience and Sustainable Innovation in Management at the A.U.G.E. Institute at the University of Applied Sciences Niederrhein. Her talk looked into how adaptability as a trait and as a state plays a critical role in navigating the challenges and opportunities of our rapidly evolving digital world. Along with the perspective of adaptability, she presented some findings of our current research.

We look forward to more discussions on how the perspective of adaptability can drive sustainable progress!