Neuroergonomics on the go. A preview of the potential of mobile EEG for work-place evaluation and design

Modern work is increasingly characterized by information processing. Therefore, the examination of mental states, mental load or cognitive processing during work is becoming increasingly important for ergonomics. Mobile EEG is a rapidly developing technology that can objectifiably display mental processes and conditions without impairing the worker while working. In this paper we try to give an overview of the available technologies, problems of measurement and experimental setup, but also to show which mental aspects can be mapped with mobile EEG and which measures are available to quantify work-related constructs. The aim is to show the potential of mobile EEG for cognitive neuroergonomics.