Analysis of User Experience of Interactive Applications by Analog Astronauts
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- This thesis is part of a wider study of Human-Computer Interactions (HCIs) in the context of the conquest of space. The capacity to adapt HCIs to extreme environments such as space is fundamental to our potential to colonise other planets. The aim of this study was to analyse the results of user experiments involving five different devices utilised as part of the M.A.R.S. UClouvain mission. The devices included Romie (an advanced modelling and scheduling management application), EZExfix (an external fixator for bone fractures), Tap Strap 2 (a single-handed, all-in-one wearable gesture controller), Harmony (an LLM designed to assist astronauts), and a Parrot drone. This thesis establishes the foundations for improving the adaptability and usability of interactive systems in hostile environments. To achieve this, data collection must be broadened to encompass both physiological metrics and user experience (UX), with the aim of investigating interactions between systems. Furthermore, HCI frameworks should be integrated into the product design process. Attention must also be paid to user diversity in order to create inclusive systems suitable for future space missions.