Human Factors in Cyber-Physical Systems: Bridging the Gap Between Humans and Technology

Santosh Kumar Birthriya (), Priyanka Ahlawat () and Ankit Kumar Jain ()
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Santosh Kumar Birthriya: National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra
Priyanka Ahlawat: National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra
Ankit Kumar Jain: National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra

A chapter in Reliability in Cyber-Physical Systems: The Human Factor Perspective, 2026, pp 163-188 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Cyber-physical systems (CPS) are increasingly integral to critical sectors such as healthcare, transportation, and manufacturing. Technological advancements have enhanced the capabilities of CPS, but their design often overlooks human factors, encompassing ergonomic, cognitive, and psychological elements. This oversight can lead to user errors, decreased efficiency, and safety risks. This chapter emphasizes the importance of integrating human factors into the CPS design. It explores the roles of cognitive, psychological, and physical elements in human–machine interaction, identifies challenges in considering human factors, and provides design principles centered on user-centered design, ergonomics, intuitive interfaces, human-in-the-loop systems, adaptive systems, real-time feedback, and multimodal interaction. Furthermore, it discusses future directions, including the integration of AI and machine learning to predict human responses, ethical and societal considerations, regulatory frameworks, and the necessity of interdisciplinary collaboration. Highlighting these aspects, the paper aims to bridge the gap between human capabilities and advanced CPS functionalities, promoting systems that are more effective, trustworthy, and accessible.

Keywords: Cyber-physical systems; Human factors; User-centered design; Human–machine interaction; Ergonomics in system design (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-09917-4_11

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