Anitha Francis

Background

About Anitha Francis

User experience researcher with skills in Ergonomics and Human Factors, Human-Computer Interaction, Design Research Methodologies, User-Centered Design, and Usability Testing. Research Description: • I can translate research findings into insights for developing products using principles of Human Factors and Ergonomics. • Risk assessment and complaints analysis using UFMEA for mitigating risks. • IEC 62366, IEC 60601, ISO 14791, ISO 13485 and HE75 • Research Methods: Heuristic evaluation, Contextual inquiries, Cognitive walkthrough, Usability testing, User surveys and questionnaires, A/B testing, Diary studies, Card sorting, and Online user interview. • Worked in a team to develop an upper limb (ul) prosthesis. • Presented the importance of usability studies to the team collaborating for the R&D of ul prosthesis. • Conducted Pan-India user trial for ul prosthetic device by developing the protocol, questionnaires, and interactive forms. • Conducted benchmark usability study for the mechanical feedback system in the existing prosthetic device. • Conducted formative usability testing of ul prosthetic device at Mobility India Rehabilitation Center. • Conducted a long-duration usability study of ul prosthesis to evaluate the device’s usability and performance. • Analyzed Myo-Mechanical signals and provided design recommendations to develop a ul prosthesis for two start-ups. • Explored anthropometry measurements of humans by developing a physical prototype. • Conducted risk assessment of prosthesis and documented it for risk mitigation before summative usability study. • Analyzed force and motion requirements to do ADLs using AnyBody Modeling Software (AnyScript language). • Analyzed hand-object interactions in VR and through Digital Human Modeling (DHM) to enhance the ADL analysis.