Clustering perceived user experience in manual machine operation: an explorative pilot study

van Remmen JS, Spelly G, Wartzack S, Miehling J (2026)

Publication Language: English

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2026

Journal

Proceedings of the Design Society Cambridge University Press

Book Volume: 6

Pages Range: 2681-2690

DOI: 10.1017/pds.2026.10626

Abstract

The aim of this exploratory pilot study is to examine the subjective user experience of operating a pillar drilling machine and a minting machine. Clustering show three recurring perception profiles: predominantly positive, negative/demanding, and mixed. Operator posture strongly influences experience, while individual factors such as gender are less predictive. Ground-level, medium-reach positions get the most favourable ratings. The findings provide a first basis for extending behaviour cards with perception-based “experience cards” to support user-centred ergonomic design.

Authors with CRIS profile

Judith Sophie van Remmen Chair of Engineering Design (KTmfk) Gwen Spelly Chair of Engineering Design (KTmfk) Sandro Wartzack Chair of Engineering Design (KTmfk) Jörg Miehling Chair of Engineering Design (KTmfk)

How to cite

APA:

van Remmen, J.S., Spelly, G., Wartzack, S., & Miehling, J. (2026). Clustering perceived user experience in manual machine operation: an explorative pilot study. Proceedings of the Design Society, 6, 2681-2690. https://doi.org/10.1017/pds.2026.10626

MLA:

van Remmen, Judith Sophie, et al. "Clustering perceived user experience in manual machine operation: an explorative pilot study." Proceedings of the Design Society 6 (2026): 2681-2690.

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