Human-Machine Interface (HMI) （Researched in September 2024）
Language:
Japanese
Product Code No:
R66201102
Issued In:
2025/01
#of Pages:
35
Publication Cycle:
Format:
PDF
Research Content:
This report was compiled based on articles published in the October 2024 issue of our periodical, “Yano E plus”.
TOC:
～ Attracting attention in the fields of neuroscience, medicine, and robotics; Interface connecting human to computer to achieve advanced information processing and control in a natural manner～
1. What is Human Machine Interface (HMI)?
2. Major applications and characteristics of HMI
2-1. Manufacturing (factory automation, process control, QA)
(1) Realtime monitoring
(2) Improving efficiency
(3) Data collection and analysis
2-2. Medical (device operation, hospital information system, telemedicine)
(1) Intuitive operation
(2) Data integration
(3) Telemedicine
2-3. Automotive (infotainment, navigation, driving assistance)
(1) Increasing safety
(2) Comfort
(3) Customization
2-4. Energy management (smart grid, renewable energy management, building energy management system [BEMS])
(1) Energy efficiency
(2) Data visualization
(3) Automation
2-5. Home devices (smart home device, electric appliances, home security systems)
(1) Convenience
(2) Integrated management
(3) Personalization
2-6. Entertainment (gaming machines, VR/AR systems, interactive display)
(1) Immersion
(2) Interaction
(3) Customization
3. Market size of HMI
4. Attempts by enterprises and research institutions regarding HMI
4-1. Kagawa University
4-2. The University of Tokyo
4-3. Nagaoka University of Technology
4-4. Nippon Institute of Technology
4-5. Meijo University
5. Challenges and future perspectives regarding HMI
5-1．Challenges
(1) Usability
(2) Security
(3) Adaptability/compatibility
(4) Technical limitations
5-2．Future perspectives
(1) Improving usability
(2) Strengthening security
(3) Expanding adaptability/compatibility
(4) Introduction of new technology