Mediator between
people and technology
Research - Development - Consulting
Mediator between people and technology
Research - Development - Consulting
User-centred research and development
We understand and design socio-technical systems
When technology fulfils socially relevant or safety-critical functions, it must be perfectly usable. We have been ensuring this in all areas of life for 20 years. Through pioneering research, interdisciplinary development and customised consulting, with a team of psychologists, engineers and computer scientists.
About our services251 projects in all sectors
are the basis of our expertise.
129 publications in scientific journals
form our academic backbone.
Countless people surveyed
are the main asset of our work.
News
Robots on the radio: Our research project ‘rokit’ on DLF and WDR 5
Jan 8, 2025
Under the project name rokit, a competence centre for robots in public spaces has been under development for almost two years under the leadership of HFC. The centre offers support and advice on all non-technical issues relating to the use of robots on footpaths and streets, in parks and squares. A central aspect of our work is to analyse unplanned encounters between people and robots and to derive design recommendations. This also includes understanding the expectations people have about such encounters.
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