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US Navy to ditch touch screen ship controls (2019)
- WastingMyTime89 4y agoThis article is probably strange out of context but touch screens are very common in military boats. The UX have nothing in common with a smartphone. It’s all about contextual actions and big buttons linked to what you are doing. When it’s done well, it’s a lot nicer than using a trackball. The US combat system is famous for being somewhat old and unergonomic however. These ships can do a lot but the UX is poor.
- egberts1 4y agoI did some work on navy bridge equip entailing touchscreens. Touch screen is susceptible to being put out of commission. Also under heavy rolling or adverse motions, miskeying remains a serious UI issue. Automobiles should also not use touchscreen as it requires averting eyes off the road. Dusty or moisty condition makes cleaning problematic and can render its tactile feedback inoperable. Ribs or bump line/grid outlining buttons on touchscreen does not even help further. Knobs and switches are kings for any ruggedized and furtive environment.