Description
Success in modern warfighting requires the integration of information collected from multiple sensors in complex scenarios, and the cognitive performance of the soldier is a critical component of this success. As a result, NATO nations are employing new methods for collecting (e.g., body worn sensors) and presenting data (mobile devices, body-worn display, battle management systems), potentially increasing the amount of information available to the soldier. Therefore, the HFM Panel has established a Research Task Group to build a NATO consensus on a set of strategies to measure soldier cognitive load and determine their impact on the soldier’s effectiveness. Having recently held a previous meeting, HFM-319 seeks to develop, test, and validate a set of cognitive load measurement systems, based on experimental activities in laboratory and field settings across participating Nations. This activity ultimately aims at producing state-of-the-art knowledge and understanding of cognitive load, and its measurement, in relevant military tasks. The results will be exploited in, among other things, by providing technical guidance on the measurement and optimization of cognitive load to support the acquisition of systems, and improving dismounted soldier training. For further information, please contact the HFM Panel Office.| Period | 2020 → 2023 |
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| Degree of Recognition | International |