Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (IAD)

Welcome to the website of the Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors. On the following pages you will find information about our institute, research and teaching.

News

KI.produktiv 2025 at Darmstadtium

October 21, 2025

On September 25, 2025, the Mittelstand-Digital-Zentrum Darmstadt held its big user day, bringing together numerous representatives from academia and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to discuss the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence (AI) for the economy.
Closing event of the Competence Centre for Work and Artificial Intelligence (KompAKI) in Darmstadt

October 20, 2025

On September 18th, the Competence Centre for Work and Artificial Intelligence (KompAKI) concluded its five-year journey with a closing event presenting key findings, practical applications, and an award for worker-friendly AI.

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Research

The Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors has three research groups: "Human-Machine Interaction & Mobility", "Human & Organization", and "Work Assessment & Workplace Design".

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Study

Students can gain insight into our research topics and the analysis, evaluation and design of work and socio-technical systems.

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