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Shimadzu Review 82[1・2] (2025)
Abstract
Devices that measure physiological signals are used to provide an objective evaluation of user experience and a range of different products. However, these evaluations are not easy to undertake as the measurement of physiological signals and analysis of the resulting data requires specialist knowledge and skills. Furthermore, the sensors worn by participants also restrict participant behavior. We have developed the HuME (Human Metrics Explorer) multi-device physiological measurement system that lowers the barrier to performing physiological measurement experiments and the synchronization of physiological data by using multiple wearable devices designed to minimize the restriction of participant behavior. This article describes the features and design of this system and presents an example application in which HuME is used to evaluate the user experience when opening a food package. Two evaluation methods are described: comparison between tasks, and event extraction from a series of experiences by synchronization of video and sensor readings.
1Startup Incubation Center, Shimadzu Corporation, Kyoto, Japan
2Technology Research Laboratory, Brain and Five Senses Technology Unit, Shimadzu Corporation, Kyoto, Japan
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