Wenjuan Zhang

Works (13)

Updated: November 18th, 2024 11:06

2024 article

Effect of interface design on cognitive workload in unmanned aerial vehicle control

Zhang, W., Liu, Y., & Kaber, D. B. (2024, May 16). International Journal of Human-Computer Studies.

By: W. Zhang n, Y. Liu * & D. Kaber n

author keywords: Unmanned aerial vehicles; Interface design; Task demand; Cognitive workload; Eye-tracking
topics (OpenAlex): Human-Automation Interaction and Safety; Traffic and Road Safety; Occupational Health and Safety Research
Source: Web Of Science
Added: November 12, 2024

2020 article

Effects of stretching on muscle activation in gas cylinder handling

Wadeson, A., White, M. M., Zhang, W., Lau, M. Y., & Kaber, D. B. (2020, May 11). Work.

By: A. Wadeson n, M. White *, W. Zhang*, M. Lau* & D. Kaber*

author keywords: Surface electromyography; stretching program; manual material handling
MeSH headings : Adult; Automobile Driving; Electromyography; Ergonomics; Humans; Lifting; Male; Middle Aged; Muscle Stretching Exercises / physiology; Muscle, Skeletal / physiology
topics (OpenAlex): Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation; Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders; Ergonomics and Human Factors
TL;DR: A muscle stretching regimen in advance of MMH activities has mixed effects on activation levels across muscles, indicating that stretching prior to work activity does have an impact on specific muscle activation. (via Semantic Scholar)
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5. Gender Equality (Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: September 21, 2020

2019 article

Application of Cognitive Task Performance Modeling for Assessing Usability of Transradial Prostheses

Zahabi, M., White, M. M., Zhang, W., Winslow, A. T., Zhang, F., Huang, H., & Kaber, D. B. (2019, March 18). IEEE Transactions on Human-Machine Systems, Vol. 49, pp. 381–387.

By: M. Zahabi*, M. White *, W. Zhang n, A. Winslow n, F. Zhang n , H. Huang n , D. Kaber*

Contributors: M. Zahabi*, M. White *, W. Zhang n, A. Winslow n, F. Zhang n , H. Huang n , D. Kaber*

author keywords: Cognitive modeling; GOMSL; mental workload; prosthetics
topics (OpenAlex): Muscle activation and electromyography studies; EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces; Human-Automation Interaction and Safety
TL;DR: Investigating the use of cognitive modeling to assess the usability of an upper-limb prosthesis with a focus on mental workload responses revealed the PR mode to be more intuitive, reduce cognitive load, and increase efficiency in prosthetic control as compared to the DC mode. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 12, 2019

2019 article

Influence of Dynamic Automation Function Allocations on Operator Situation Awareness and Workload in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Control

Deng, Y., Shirley, J., Zhang, W., Kim, N. Y., & Kaber, D. (2019, June 4). Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing.

By: Y. Deng n, J. Shirley n, W. Zhang n, N. Kim n & D. Kaber*

author keywords: UAV; Dynamic automation; Situation awareness; Workload
topics (OpenAlex): Human-Automation Interaction and Safety; Air Traffic Management and Optimization; Aerospace and Aviation Technology
TL;DR: A high-fidelity UAV flight simulation was utilized to explore the potential for DFAs in UAV control to reduce operator workload and support overall situation awareness, and demonstrated the presence of “out-of-the-loop performance” issues under high LoA. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: June 10, 2021

2019 article

Smartphone-based systems for physical rehabilitation applications: A systematic review

Moral-Munoz, J. A., Zhang, W., Cobo, M. J., Herrera-Viedma, E., & Kaber, D. B. (2019, May 21). Assistive Technology.

By: J. Moral-Munoz *, W. Zhang n, M. Cobo *, E. Herrera-Viedma * & D. Kaber n

author keywords: physical therapy; smartphone; tele-rehabilitation
MeSH headings : Computers, Handheld; Humans; Mobile Applications; Smartphone; Telemedicine / methods; Telerehabilitation
topics (OpenAlex): Mobile Health and mHealth Applications; Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation; Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
TL;DR: A systematic review of the literature on smartphone-based systems designed for remote facilitation of physical rehabilitation identifies major research interests in stroke, cardiac disease, balance impairment and joint/limb rehabilitation; however, there is a lack of attention to other diseases. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: June 17, 2019

2017 article

Effect of physical workload and modality of information presentation on pattern recognition and navigation task performance by high-fit young males

Zahabi, M., Zhang, W., Pankok, C., Lau, M. Y., Shirley, J., & Kaber, D. (2017, April 28). Ergonomics.

By: M. Zahabi n, W. Zhang n, C. Pankok  n, M. Lau n, J. Shirley n & D. Kaber n

author keywords: Physical exertion; sensory modalities; cognitive task performance; pattern recognition; navigation
MeSH headings : Acoustic Stimulation; Adolescent; Adult; Cognition; Cues; Humans; Male; Occupational Health; Pattern Recognition, Physiological; Photic Stimulation; Physical Exertion; Physical Fitness; Reaction Time; Spatial Navigation; Task Performance and Analysis; Touch; Vibration; Workload / psychology; Young Adult
topics (OpenAlex): Human-Automation Interaction and Safety; Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders; Safety Warnings and Signage
TL;DR: Findings indicated that use of the haptic modality for cognitive task cueing decreased accuracy in pattern recognition responses, and the visual modality appears most effective under high level exertion while haptic cueing degrades performance. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 article

Usability Comparison of Conventional Direct Control Versus Pattern Recognition Control of Transradial Prostheses

White, M. M., Zhang, W., Winslow, A. T., Zahabi, M., Zhang, F., Huang, H., & Kaber, D. B. (2017, October 18). IEEE Transactions on Human-Machine Systems, Vol. 47, pp. 1146–1157.

By: M. White n, W. Zhang n, A. Winslow n, M. Zahabi*, F. Zhang *, H. Huang n , D. Kaber n

Contributors: M. White n, W. Zhang n, A. Winslow n, M. Zahabi*, F. Zhang *, H. Huang n , D. Kaber n

author keywords: Biomedical signal; Human factors; Man-machine systems; prosthetics
topics (OpenAlex): Muscle activation and electromyography studies; EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces; Neuroscience and Neural Engineering
TL;DR: Empirical efficacy of using eye-tracking-based measures of cognitive load and standardize test paradigms for assessment of upper limb prosthetic usability is illustrated and supports PR prosthetic device control as an intuitive alternative to DC. (via Semantic Scholar)
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8. Decent Work and Economic Growth (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 article

Biometric validation of a virtual reality-based psychomotor test for motor skill training

Zhang, W., Ma, W., Brandao, M., Kaber, D. B., Bloomfield, P., & Swangnetr, M. (2016, March 24). Assistive Technology.

By: W. Zhang n, W. Ma*, M. Brandao n, D. Kaber n, P. Bloomfield n & M. Swangnetr*

author keywords: cognitive workload; electromyography; motor skill training; psychomotor task performance; virtual reality
topics (OpenAlex): Motor Control and Adaptation; Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation; Muscle activation and electromyography studies
TL;DR: A VR-based computer simulation of the block design (BD) test (a standardized psychomotor task as part of an adult IQ test) was developed and compared with the physical version of the test, verified as physically comparable to the conventional BD test. (via Semantic Scholar)
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4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 article

Cognitive workload in conventional direct control vs. pattern recognition control of an upper-limb prosthesis

Zhang, N. W., White, M., Zahabi, M., Winslow, A. T., Zhang, N. F., Huang, N. H., & Kaber, D. (2016, October 1). Ieee International Conference on Systems Man and Cybernetics Conference, pp. 2335–2340.

By: N. Zhang n, M. White n, M. Zahabi n, A. Winslow n, N. Zhang  n, N. Huang n , D. Kaber n

Contributors: W. Zhang n, M. White n, M. Zahabi n, A. Winslow n, F. Zhang  n, H. Huang n , D. Kaber n

topics (OpenAlex): Muscle activation and electromyography studies; Motor Control and Adaptation; EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
TL;DR: This study provided evidence of both performance and workload advantages of PR control over DC control and identified a new effective measure of cognitive workload in upper limb prosthesis use via pupillography. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 article

Effect of physical workload on navigation task performance by high-fit young males

Zahabi, M., Zhang, N. W., Pankok, C., Lau, N. M. Y., Shirley, J., & Kaber, D. B. (2016, October 1).

By: M. Zahabi n, N. Zhang n, C. Pankok *, N. Lau n, J. Shirley n & D. Kaber n

topics (OpenAlex): Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders; Human-Automation Interaction and Safety; Spatial Cognition and Navigation
TL;DR: Although physical activity level did not influence direction determination accuracy, response time was significantly shorter when participants were subject to low physical loading in comparison to medium and high loading, and distance estimation response time increased as physical workload increased. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 conference paper

Electromyography (EMG) as a tool for computerized psychomotor test validation

Advances in physical ergonomics and human factors, 489, 967–978.

By: W. Zhang, M. Swangnetr, P. Bloomfield & D. Kaber

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 article

The effects of interruption similarity and complexity on performance in a simulated visual-manual assembly operation

Pankok, C., Zahabi, M., Zhang, W., Choi, I., Liao, Y.-F., Nam, C. S., & Kaber, D. (2016, September 11). Applied Ergonomics, Vol. 59, pp. 94–103.

By: C. Pankok  n, M. Zahabi n, W. Zhang n, I. Choi n, Y. Liao  n, C. Nam n , D. Kaber n

author keywords: Task interruptions; Manual assembly; Worker productivity
MeSH headings : Adult; Arousal / physiology; Attention; Efficiency; Female; Goals; Heart Rate; Humans; Male; Models, Psychological; Task Performance and Analysis; Young Adult
topics (OpenAlex): Personal Information Management and User Behavior; Human-Automation Interaction and Safety; Cognitive Functions and Memory
TL;DR: Assessment of interruption task similarity and complexity on performance of a simulated industrial assembly operation revealed greater time to return to primary visual-manual assembly performance after a similar task interruption and complex interruptions may promote cognitive arousal that increases productivity following assembly interruptions. (via Semantic Scholar)
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8. Decent Work and Economic Growth (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 article

Unmanned aerial vehicle control interface design and cognitive workload: A constrained review and research framework

Zhang, W., Feltner, D., Shirley, J., Swangnetr, M., & Kaber, D. (2016, October 1).

By: W. Zhang n, D. Feltner n, J. Shirley n, M. Swangnetr* & D. Kaber n

topics (OpenAlex): Human-Automation Interaction and Safety; Air Traffic Management and Optimization; Aerospace and Aviation Technology
TL;DR: The present research summarized literature on critical issues in supervisory control interface design, current UAV interface design approaches and existing evaluation methods and a research framework was proposed for a project to systematically and quantitatively relate UAV control interface features to cognitive workload outcomes. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

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