This book reports on research on innovative human systems integration and human-machine
interaction with an emphasis on artificial intelligence and automation as well as
computational modeling and simulation. It covers a wide range of applications in the area of
design construction and operation of products systems and services including lifecycle
development and human-technology interaction. The book describes advanced methodologies and
tools for evaluating and improving interface usability new models as well as case studies and
best practices in virtual augmented and mixed reality systems with a special focus on dynamic
environments. It also discusses different factors concerning the human hardware and
artificial intelligence software. Based on the proceedings of the 1st International Conference
on Intelligent Human Systems Integration (IHSI 2018) held on January 7-9 2018 in Dubai
United Arab Emirates the book also examines the forces that are currently shaping the nature
of computing and cognitive systems such as the need for decreasing hardware costs the
importance of infusing intelligence and automation and the related trend toward hardware
miniaturization and power reduction the necessity for a better assimilation of computation in
the environment and the social concerns regarding access to computers and systems for people
with special needs. It offers a timely survey and a practice-oriented reference guide to
policy- and decision-makers human factors engineers systems developers and users alike.
