A Cultural History of Workplace Fatigue (2026-2030)

This project aims to investigate how the historical and cultural construction of workplace fatigue shapes the design and implementation of fatigue management technologies in an age of AI. Through historical research, stakeholder consultation, and focus-group studies, it will analyse and evaluate the impact of automated fatigue management technologies on diverse users. Expected outcomes include better understanding of end user experiences, recommendations for more equitable fatigue management, and co-developed models for product design that mitigate the risk of automated discrimination. Benefits include improved workplace health outcomes, enhanced diversity-informed technology design, and international academic and industry collaboration.