Despite being interested in technology that reduces human roles in work, such as Self -driven vehicles– Robot worker– Artificial intelligence And others. – Researchers in the Neuugonomics are using technology to improve human methods in their role at work.
Nervous system It is a study of human behavior while carrying out activities in the real world, including at work. It involves the recording of the person's brain in different situations or while working some things to increase the efficiency of awareness. For example, neururgonomics. Can check the staff while they Learn new content To consider when they are experts It can also help check the fatigue in the staff in the role. Need appropriate care And consider when they need to be relieved
Until now, research on Neuroergonomics Can be carried out in a highly controlled clinic environment using invasion processes But now, engineering progress makes this work possible in the real world of reality with non -encroachment equipment. Market for this Nervous system – Define that any technology connected to the nervous system – predicted Growing into 21 billion US dollars Within the year 2026 and ready to determine the daily life of workers for many industries in the next year.
But this progress did not come without risk.
In my work is Medical biological engineer And a professional medical medicine. I studied how to improve health, well -being and produce of workers. Neurotechnology Usually focus on how workers can use the wearing brain inspection technology to improve brain function and efficiency during work. But can also be used to understand better Human experience at work And adjust the work and procedures for people, not other methods
Catching brain activities
Wearing equipment Neuroamonomic The most used, two of the brain work in different forms. Electroonecephalgraphy or EEGMeasures to change electrical activities using electrodes attached to the scalp The function of spectrum for Fraore or FNIRSMeasures to change metabolic activities It does this through infrared light through the skull to check the blood flow.
Both methods can check the work of the brain in real time because they respond to different situations, such as setting high pressure or difficult work. For example, study Use fnirs In checking the work of the brain of people who are involved in the work that has received continuous attention for 30 minutes, see the differences significantly at the time of response between the beginning and the end of the work. This may be important in security and safety -related roles, such as air traffic control and police officers.
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Neuroamonomics Also study how to stimulate the brain to improve the work of the brain These include technology. Neuromodulation Such as electric stimulation, Transcranial or TES; TRACCRANIAL or TMS magnets; Or stimulating with an ultrasound that focuses on or FUS. For example, the study shows that Using TES While learning intellectual training can lead to improvement of work efficiency, even the next day. Other studies have found that TES may help improve relevant performance. Car skillsWith the potential to train the military surgery skills and sports efficiency
Ethical questions that are highly bet
The use of nervous technology at work has a global impact and High bet– Supporters say Neurotechnology Able to promote economic growth and better development of society Opposition Neurotechnology Warning that it may cause inequality and undermine democracy in the midst of other unknown results.
The introduction of the new era or the brain examination and individual improvement Ethical questions– Answering those questions must have all the stakeholders – Occupational health experts, lawyers, government officials, scientists, ethics and others – to deal with them.
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For example, individual brain activities should be protected. There is a reason that SisterPEct that brain activities are not comprehensive by Health insurance and responsibility ActOr Hipaa because it is not considered a medical or health information May require additional privacy rules
In addition, the employer has the right to require workers to comply with the use of Neurugonomic devices? at Information of non -discrimination to 2008 Prevent discrimination against workers according to their genetic information. A similar law can help protect workers who refuse to gather their brain data from being fired or rejected.
Protect workers
Neurotechnology Compilation data can be used in the form that Help or hurt Workers and the potential of violations are important.
Employers may use nerve technology to diagnose the brain diseases, which may lead to medical treatment. But still discriminating They may also check that each worker responds to different situations, gathering in -depth information about their behavior that may negatively affect their employment or their insurance status.
Like computers and the internet have changed their nervous system life in work, it may cause more profound changes in the past decade. These technology may help the integration to be more smooth between the brain of workers and their working environment.
Bringing all the stakeholders into the conversation can help everyone to protect and create a safer working environment to solve the challenges tomorrow.
Paul Brandt-RaufProfessor and Dean of Biomedical Engineering Drexel University
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