As new technology-rich systems for warfighters are being rapidly developed and fielded, military program managers are concerned with the added effects of high cognitive load on warfighter performance. Systems that rely on technologies such as augmented reality / virtual reality, new communications, surveillance and cyber systems all have the possibility that, in spite of the use of advanced technology, these systems could actually decrease overall warfighter performance because as new systems increase the pace of operations, fatigue increases.
Fatigue is a known contributor to reduced short-term endurance performance, motor skills performance and decision-making performance. Unfortunately, if not controlled, continued exposure of high cognitive load over time also affects the body’s autonomic functions and can lead to chronic fatigue that is sometimes irreversible. Designed incorrectly from the point of view of cognitive load, technology can actually degrade soldier performance rather than enhance it. Unfortunately, uninitiated military contractors are still recommending outdated and expensive cognitive load reduction techniques to their military customers. If not stopped, this will result in millions of wasted dollars and over complicate already complex systems originally designed to improve a soldier’s performance.
Download the below whitepaper to find out more about BRC’s new discoveries in cognitive load and how they can be employed to save money and significantly increase soldier performance while reducing the possible long-term chronic effects of exposure to new high cognitive load systems.
Fatigue is a known contributor to reduced short-term endurance performance, motor skills performance and decision-making performance. Unfortunately, if not controlled, continued exposure of high cognitive load over time also affects the body’s autonomic functions and can lead to chronic fatigue that is sometimes irreversible. Designed incorrectly from the point of view of cognitive load, technology can actually degrade soldier performance rather than enhance it. Unfortunately, uninitiated military contractors are still recommending outdated and expensive cognitive load reduction techniques to their military customers. If not stopped, this will result in millions of wasted dollars and over complicate already complex systems originally designed to improve a soldier’s performance.
Download the below whitepaper to find out more about BRC’s new discoveries in cognitive load and how they can be employed to save money and significantly increase soldier performance while reducing the possible long-term chronic effects of exposure to new high cognitive load systems.
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