Motor Flashcards
What are the different types of motor functions?
- Voluntary Movement
- Motor Program
- Reflex
- Automatic Movement (heartbeat, internal organs)
What is Fitt’s law?
It predicts the time required to rapidly move to a target area is a function of the ratio between the distance to the target and width of the target.
Small target takes more time. Big target takes less time.
Relevance :
- Make your targets big.
- Make your movements short.
- Estimate how long things will take.
What is the screen target that can be seen when touched?
45-57 pixels.
Avg. width of index finger is 1.6 to 2cm.
What is the minimum reliable touch target?
Minimum - 6 mm
If moving or distracted - minimum 8 mm
UT only tells us what works and what doesn’t. To improve a design we need to rely on ____________________
UX design principles and innovation
What is the relevance of Biometrics and Kinesiology?
- Thing of the physical load you will put on your user.
- Anything that the user does repeatedly for a long time will cause damage. Ensure diverse set of movement in the jobs you design.
How do users interact with a device?
- Thumbs are used for 75% of all phone interactions.
* For larger devices people are more likely to use two hands. The thumb is still used for most of the interaction.
What is the relevance of anthropometry?
- Design for diverse user sizes - 5th to 95th percentile.
2. Ensure your measurements reflect the realities of how people actually position themselves.