Courses

Human Mechatronic System Interaction

General

Course Contents

• Introduction, review and analysis of mechatronic systems.
• Introduction, overview of the Cognitive area of Human-Machine Communication.
• Modeling of man as a user of computer systems and mechatronics systems. The human factor – Ergonomics
• Interaction technologies: Input / output devices, interaction style, direct control, collaboration support systems, virtual reality, support technology
for people with disabilities.
• Interface analysis, Voice interfaces, Tactile and non-tactile interfaces, Brain Computer Interaction
• Other forms of interaction, Augmented Reality Technologies, Wearble technologies
• Interface development, Interface evaluation
• Interactive systems design methodologies and dialogue description methods, interface design, usability and accessibility of web applications.
• Human-machine interaction evaluation techniques.

Educational Goals

The aim of the course is to review theoretical models related to human interaction with mechatronic systems and study of technologies, methods and tools for the design and development of interactive systems. The course introduces, reviews and analyzes mechatronic systems. Introduction, overview of the Cognitive area of Human-Machine Communication. Modeling of man as a user of computer system and mechatronic systems. Reference to cognitive models, perception and representation, attention and memory, representation and organization of knowledge, mental models, mental user models, user group models. Interaction technologies: Input / output devices, interaction style, direct control, collaboration support systems, virtual reality, assistive technology for people with disabilities. Reference to interactive system design methodologies and dialog description methods, interface design, usability and accessibility of web applications. Machine-human interaction evaluation techniques.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
• Understand the basic principles governing human interaction with mechatronic systems
• Understand the basic principles of user interface.
• Know the principles and methods used to design easy-to-use interactive systems.
• Know the user interface implementation architectures.
• Know the principles that govern interactivity in virtual reality.

General Skills

Managing and transformation of work or study environments that are complex, unpredictable and require new strategic approaches. Taking responsibility for contributing to professional knowledge and practices and / or for evaluating team performance strategy. Project design and management. Decision making. Search, analysis and synthesis of data and information, using the necessary technologies. Autonomous work. Teamwork. Working in an international environment. Work in an interdisciplinary environment. Production of new research ideas. Exercise criticism and self-criticism. Promotion of free, creative and inductive thinking.

Teaching Methods

Lectures, Exercises, Online guidance, Projected Presentations, E-mail communication, Online Synchronous and Asynchronous Teaching Platform (moodle).

Students Evaluation

Assessment Language: English / Greek
Written final exam (100%) that includes questions from all the sections of the course.
The written final exam may include:
Multiple choice questions,
Solving problems of application of the acquired knowledge,
Short answer questions,
Comparative evaluation of theory elements.

Recommended Bibliography

N. Avouris. Introduction to human-computer communication. Diavlos Publications. 1st edition.
Dix Alan, Finlay Janet, Abowd Gregory D., Beale Russell. Human-computer communication, Edition: 3rd edition / 2007,
Kunwoo Lee, Basic Principles of CAD / CAM / CAE Systems, KLIDARITHMOS LTD