The Human-Technology Podcast

The Human-Technology Podcast

Artificial Intelligence in Vehicles: where are the Use Cases?

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Artificial intelligence is on the rise. In many areas of daily life, it is reality and we hardly notice it anymore, in others it is on the rise. In this episode of the Mensch-Technik podcast, I analyze the role of AI in and around the car, look for use cases and problems with the application. And I'll tell you why we should introduce the term “intelligence substitute”!

What You Seek is Seeking You: Interview with Apala Chavan

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Apala Chavan is one of the top user experience and usability professionals. She is co-founder of the HFI, a member of the ACM Publications Board, and chair of the design and innovation committee of the IAMAI, and finally an expert member of the Academic Council at Vidyashilp University. I met her during an HCII (online) session on Intercultural HMI design last summer. She sees culture as not only geographical, but also based on wealth. Her focus of work is on the integration of the poor into technology use cases. Are you aware, that 12% of humanity is rich, and these 12% design technology for 100% of the humans?

Buzzword, Hype, or the Holy Grail of Innovation: on Design Thinking

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Design thinking often comes across as a buzzword, like a hype, like old and established methods in a new appearance. This is not entirely unfounded, the method is partly based on what has been tried and tested for a long time. But there are also innovative and exciting approaches, especially in the philosophy, in the approach, and in the processes. I discuss my point of view on design thinking and tell you my three most important takeaways.

It's not Easy, but keep the User in Focus: Interview with Stephane Feron

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In this episode of The Human-Technology Podcast, I had the chance to interview Stephane Feron. Stephane is an HMI expert at Stellantis, the resulting company of the merger between PSA and Fiat Chrysler. He is a long-term friend of mine, we met more or less 10 years ago at an Automotive HMI conference. Stephane talks about what brought him to the point where he is, what drives him in his professional life, and about the presence and future of automotive HMIs.

Colorful World - About Culture and Cross-Cultural HMI Design

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Talking about culture is always a bit daring. You quickly get lost in stereotypes, "the Germans", "the Asians", "the Americans", and everyone knows that this is often oversimplified. On the other hand, there are differences between people from different cultures. That's why I'm doing the episode and talking about culture and the differences in HMI design that are based on culture.

About my Two Weeks with Android Auto

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Android Auto is a technology that aims to bridge the gap between vehicle and smartphone. The use of apps is possible in the vehicle on the screen of the infotainment system. In this podcast, I talk about my very mixed two weeks of experience with Android Auto during my summer vacation.

User Experience: what experiences are we talking about?

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User experience is central to the development of technology, of HMIs, in the relationship between humans and technology. It is defined in ISO 9241, but this does not mean that the term is used and understood consistently. In this podcast episode, I analyze what specific experiences drivers and passengers want to have in cars. There have been ten of them, which I take a closer look at.

Neither Fish nor Flesh or Transition? The IAA 2021

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The vehicle industry and its products are undergoing radical change. From the combustion engine to the electric motor. From the island of disconnectivity to the rolling data producer. From manual driving to driver assistance to autonomous vehicles. In addition, there is the influence of the corona pandemic on all areas of the economy, including trade fairs and congresses.

An IAA in these times and in a new location: that will be exciting. In this episode of The Human-Technology Podcast, I will talk about my impressions of the IAA 2021, of the trends that I have seen, and I am optimistic that the IAA and the auto industry will continue. Different and better.

Does it Make Sense: Writing in the Car? An Interview with Olivier Cros

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Olivier Cros is Director, Head of Automotive & of Education at MyScript®. MyScript® is a technology company providing handwriting recognition for various applications from smartphones to cars. I talked with Olivier about what brought him to the point where he is, what made him the person he is, what his company does, and how he sees the future of mobility, driver distraction, and HMIs.

Start With Why: The Golden Circle in HMI Development

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Simon Sinek's Golden Circle is a tool or a mindset that is very useful in management, leadership, business, personal development, and life in general. The book title "Start with Why" describes the principle in one sentence. A strong "why" is the engine, a driver, the fixed star for business, work, and life. The "how" and finally the "what" follows from this.
I designed the 3P principle (personality, processes, parameters) of the HMI development and poured it into a workshop. In this podcast episode, I present the two methods and show their connections.

About this podcast

It's about the relationship between humans and technology, about the design of technology. It's about how we can get our lives back by dropping technology addiction. Technology has two big problems: it's difficult to access and it's addicting. I want to make my listeners' lives better by opening their eyes to the design and use of technology. My goal is to change the way you look at the world and make it a better place.

by Dr. Peter Roessger

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