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Human interface technology is a new science which must be understood by all surgeons in order to cope with the ever-increasing complexity of surgical practice. This science is the understanding of how humans comprehend, interact, and use the world around them. The increasing use of robotics, computers, and virtual reality depend upon this technology to create a “user-friendly” environment to be able to assimilate the massive amount of data and images and to “naturally” interact with machines and computers. Through careful implementation, more complex systems will become easier to use and enhance the surgeon—the technology must adapt to the surgeon, not the reverse.
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Satava, R.M., Ellis, S.R. Human interface technology. Surg Endosc 8, 817–820 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00593450
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00593450