Presented By: Industrial & Operations Engineering
899 Seminar Series: Brandon Pitts
Data, Devices, and Designs: Preparing for a future with closer interactions between humans and automation
Presenter Bio:
Dr. Brandon J. Pitts is an Assistant Professor in the School of Industrial Engineering and a Faculty Associate with the Center on Aging and the Life Course (CALC) at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN. He received a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Louisiana State University in 2010 and a M.S.E. and Ph.D. in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan (UM) in 2013 and 2016, respectively. Prior to his faculty appointment, he was a Research Fellow at the UM Center for Healthcare Engineering and Patient Safety (CHEPS). Dr. Pitts’ research interests are in the areas of human factors, human-automation/AI interaction, cyber-human-physical systems, interface design, and gerontechnology in complex transportation and work environments, such as driving and aviation. His research has been funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and
Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), and Ford Motor Company. Dr. Pitts has received several honors and awards, including a 2023 NSF CAREER award and the 1 st place winner ($1M) of the 2022 U.S. DOT Inclusive Design Challenge (IDC) for his team’s EASI RIDER innovation, a life-size autonomous vehicle for individuals with disabilities.
Abstract:
In the coming years, automation and artificial intelligence (AI) will continue to penetrate every area of human life including work, transportation, healthcare, and leisure environments. These advancements promise many benefits, such as improving public safety, extending human abilities, and enabling accessibility. However, as automation and AI become increasingly integrated into our daily activities, several societal challenges and unanswered research questions must be addressed related to the roles/responsibilities of humans interacting with autonomous systems, the impact of automation on human behavior and performance, and the perception of (potential) users of intelligent systems. In this presentation, Dr. Pitts will share insights from a series of research projects aimed to develop and evaluate various autonomous systems in transportation and work environments and for different types of users. Findings from this research program contribute to the broader discussion on how to design effective human automation systems and interfaces for future applications. This work is also helping to develop theories on human perception and performance, shape policies on accessibility, and promote safety in safety-critical environments.
Dr. Brandon J. Pitts is an Assistant Professor in the School of Industrial Engineering and a Faculty Associate with the Center on Aging and the Life Course (CALC) at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN. He received a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Louisiana State University in 2010 and a M.S.E. and Ph.D. in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan (UM) in 2013 and 2016, respectively. Prior to his faculty appointment, he was a Research Fellow at the UM Center for Healthcare Engineering and Patient Safety (CHEPS). Dr. Pitts’ research interests are in the areas of human factors, human-automation/AI interaction, cyber-human-physical systems, interface design, and gerontechnology in complex transportation and work environments, such as driving and aviation. His research has been funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and
Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), and Ford Motor Company. Dr. Pitts has received several honors and awards, including a 2023 NSF CAREER award and the 1 st place winner ($1M) of the 2022 U.S. DOT Inclusive Design Challenge (IDC) for his team’s EASI RIDER innovation, a life-size autonomous vehicle for individuals with disabilities.
Abstract:
In the coming years, automation and artificial intelligence (AI) will continue to penetrate every area of human life including work, transportation, healthcare, and leisure environments. These advancements promise many benefits, such as improving public safety, extending human abilities, and enabling accessibility. However, as automation and AI become increasingly integrated into our daily activities, several societal challenges and unanswered research questions must be addressed related to the roles/responsibilities of humans interacting with autonomous systems, the impact of automation on human behavior and performance, and the perception of (potential) users of intelligent systems. In this presentation, Dr. Pitts will share insights from a series of research projects aimed to develop and evaluate various autonomous systems in transportation and work environments and for different types of users. Findings from this research program contribute to the broader discussion on how to design effective human automation systems and interfaces for future applications. This work is also helping to develop theories on human perception and performance, shape policies on accessibility, and promote safety in safety-critical environments.
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