Understanding How People Actually Use Systems

COGNITA LABS is an applied research institute studying human factors, cognitive workload and human-computer interaction — turning behavioral data into design decisions that hold up in the real world.

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Our Mission

Applied, Not Theoretical

Every study is designed around a real operational question — interface confusion, error rates, workload thresholds — not abstract lab curiosity.

Measured, Not Assumed

We instrument studies with eye tracking, physiological sensors and task performance metrics rather than relying on self-reported preference alone.

Independent Findings

Research findings are published on their own merits, separate from any client engagement that may have funded the underlying study.

Recent Research Reports

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Cognitive Load in Multi-Screen Control Rooms

Measuring mental workload thresholds across operators monitoring 3+ simultaneous data streams.

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Error Recovery Patterns in Touchscreen Interfaces

Comparing recovery time and error rates across three touchscreen interaction models.

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Human-in-the-Loop Design for Automated Systems

Where automation handoffs fail, and how interface design can reduce operator surprise.

Research Partners & Certifications

HFES Member Institute ISO 9241 Referenced Methods IRB-Reviewed Protocols Industry Advisory Board

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We work with product, safety and operations teams to design studies that answer specific design questions.

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