Performance Optimization in Complex Environments

Abstract

The Performance Optimization in Complex Environments program focuses on leveraging advances in and integration of sensors, computation, and analytics to enable optimum human performance in complex environments. Device technology has advanced to the point where human beings can be instrumented with and connected to a broad range of unobtrusive, always-on physiological, cognitive, and contextual sensors and information systems. At the same time, body-area networks, wearable displays, haptics, and other novel forms of human-computer interfaces have advanced enough that convenient real-time multifactor analysis for neurofeedback and biofeedback are within reach. The Performance Optimization in Complex Environments program will first focus on developing prototyping and manufacturing techniques necessary to integrate these two advancing areas to enable optimal performance in a wide variety of activities from learning and training to specialized tasking, and to mitigate the effects of physical injury, age, and mental impairment. Research will also focus on understanding various forms of sensing and actuation to improve outcomes and how biofeedback over time can alter human capability. Technologies developed through this program will provide a foundation of novel value propositions to the warfighter in terms of restoration of lost capability, situational awareness, resilience, cognitive and physical effectiveness, and force multiplication.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2018
Source ID
fbd3f584da768fb5468a52325fed54a7

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  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Psychological Intervention/Treatment for Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, and Related Emotional and Cognitive Health Symptoms.
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.

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