Time for tailoring human-machine interface technology to humans

Advanced human-machine interface (HMI) technologies developed for Japanese pressurized water reactors (PWRs) have demonstrated their potential benefit. The framework for the next-generation control room (i.e., ACR) for the Japanese PWR has begun to emerge. It is characterized by an entirely CRT-based compact operator console. However, there are problems. These include a problem with CRTs as well as some mismatches among users and and designers. More emphasis must be placed on user-oriented approaches when resolving these problems. Future HMI technology will need to be seen as a discipline that is more independent of information processing and other relevant technologies.<>