Cognitive Informatics
Cognitive Informatics is the multidisciplinary study of cognition and information sciences, which investigates human information processing mechanisms and processes and their engineering applications in computing.
| Vision: | To augment abilities to understand, remember, learn, and decide via new technologies custom-tailored for human-computer collaboration and symbiosis |
A main goal is to research and develop technologies capable to facilitate and extend the information management capacity of individuals through the development and application of novel concepts in human-system integration to address cognitive bottlenecks (e.g., limitations in attention, memory, learning, comprehension, visualization abilities, and decision making). Such mitigations may include applications and technologies informed by research in psychology/behavioral science, neuroscience, artificial intelligence, or linguistics.
R&D Areas and Technologies of Interest
PNNL's Cognitive Informatics Thrust Area includes two broad areas of research and development: Human-System Integration and Human Learning and Skill Development. The capabilities, scientific and engineering disciplines, and technologies listed below are representative of the diverse backgrounds and interests of staff working in this area.
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