Usability testing of a remote control with older adult users: application of virtual testing in CAD/CAE softwares
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https://doi.org/10.11606/gtp.v13i2.140555Keywords:
Usability, Methods for Human Factors, Digital Human Modeling, Older populations, CAD/CAE softwareAbstract
Population aging brings the need to develop products better suited to the capabilities of the population. One way of progressing towards this direction is the inclusion of older adults in usability testing during the process of product development. This is possible at low cost and without exposing the user, with use of virtual testing. This study aimed to develop a procedure for virtual usability tests made in the software SolidWorks with a focus on older adult users. For this purpose, two usability tests were conducted with these users: a traditional test and a test with simulated users, both results being compared, and having as object studied a remote control. Comparison of the test results indicated that, due to the limitations found, virtual test in SolidWorks was not able to replace traditional tests.
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