About the lecture
During his long and successful career, Professor Fray has developed and evaluated various devices that assist human performance.
His lecture will explore the contribution of ergonomics and human factors to the understanding of the design of assistive technologies.
The user centred approach of human factors relies on a clear understanding of human performance. This, he will argue, should always drive the creation of new technologies.
Unfortunately, many assistive products are designed and built from the manufacturer’s perspective and do not fully meet the requirements of the user.
Examples from visually impaired sport, healthcare and the rehabilitation setting will highlight that the relationship between user needs and the design of any assistive device can – and should – be optimised.
The lecture will be delivered in a unique format, supported by a personal interest in music from the last 60 years. There will be beer. There will be rock and roll.