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International Journal of Human Factors and Ergonomics

International Journal of Human Factors and Ergonomics (IJHFE)

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International Journal of Human Factors and Ergonomics (2 papers in press)

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  •   Free full-text access Open AccessOperator perspectives and attitudes to evolving tasks and tools in power grid operations
    ( Free Full-text Access ) CC-BY-NC-ND
    by Signe Svensson, Jonas Borell, Anna-Lisa Osvalder 
    Abstract: Due to increasingly volatile, distributed generation, the electric power system is undergoing significant change with increasing automation and altered operator roles. This study explores grid operators own perspectives on how their tasks and tools are evolving in response to these changes. Emotional responses play a key role in technology acceptance and influence safety, performance and sensemaking, which are critical aspects of safe and reliable control room systems. Therefore, this study examined operator attitudes using an exploratory questionnaire study targeting Nordic grid operators. The results (N = 15) indicated that the increasingly volatile power system requires more active balancing work and that automation is seen as essential. However, concerns about reliability, stress and skill requirements were raised; these were influenced by past experiences of tool overload and outdated systems contributing to hesitation. Well-calibrated trust in automation is vital for safe implementation and thus organisations need to keep up with technological and operational change.
    Keywords: electric power system; control room operator role; automation; attitudes.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJHFE.2026.10080960
     
  • Role-based interaction in human-cobot collaboration: implications for cognitive ergonomics and co-creative work in Industry 5.0   Order a copy of this article
    by Wanheng Zhong, Sakol Teeravarunyou 
    Abstract: This study examines how role-based interaction in mixed-initiative human-robot collaboration influences cognitive and experiential outcomes within the context of Industry 5.0, where human-centred and co-creative systems are increasingly emphasised. Thirty participants performed an embodied drawing task under three counterbalanced conditions: human-led, robot-led, and co-creative (shared control). Results indicate that robot-led interaction improves task alignment, while human-led and co-creative modes foster greater cognitive exploration. Participation remains stable across conditions, suggesting preserved sense of agency. The co-creative condition also enables more efficient temporal coordination. These findings suggest that coordination efficiency, rather than control distribution alone, is a key determinant of interaction quality. The study contributes to understanding how role-based interaction shapes performance and experience in human-robot co-creation, with implications for the design of human-centred collaborative systems.
    Keywords: role based interaction; human cobot collaboration; mixed initiative interaction; sense of agency; cognitive ergonomics; Industry 5.0.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJHFE.2026.10079948
     

 

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