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Usability Challenges in Cutting-edge Medical Devices and Exoskeleton Robotics

As medical device and robotics technology mature and grow more capable they also become more complex, requiring focus on usability aspects from both a user experience (UX) design and regulatory perspective. These new applications, such as exoskeletons, demand a seamless interaction between the device and the user. That means designers and developers must improve utility while mitigating inherent risks.

UXPA Boston 2020

Join ICS and Boston UX Oct. 23 at the UXPA Boston virtual event

Do My Eyes Deceive Me? Hardware Impacts Perception of Color

We perceive colors differently from screen to screen. That means testing on target hardware is critical.

Mobile Apps Help Consumers Avoid COVID-19-Contaminated Public Touchscreens

As consumers avoid touching public devices, here’s how to provide contact-less access to your products.

High-Fidelity Prototypes are Essential When Designing Embedded and IoT User Experiences

Hi-fidelity prototypes shrink risk and lead to better outcomes.

Great Interface Design Is the Key to Human-robot Performance

ICS and Boston UX's Stephanie Van Ness and Boris Savic explore the impact good UX has on human-robot interactions in this piece in Design News.

Need Physicians to Test Your Medical Device? Here's How to Recruit Them

It's best practice for appropriate professionals to try out your product before it hits the market.

Embedded Software Design More Challenging than Web and Mobile

Overreliance on templates can be a trap in the realm of embedded software design.

Tackling Medical Device Usability Design Early Speeds FDA Approval

Start usability design at the outset, as soon as you can articulate business, user and safety requirements.

Medical Device Human Factors & Usability Engineering Conference

Boston UX and ICS are sponsoring the 2019 Semi-annual Medical Device Human Factors & Usability Conference in San Diego, CA, December 10 & 11. The event will highlight the achievements of many medical device firms in this dynamic environment, providing attendees with thoughtful and practical roadmaps for designing and executing the most efficient and effective usability testing possible.