NBN ISO 9241-820:2024

< p class=" MsoBodyText" > < span lang=" EN-GB" > This document identifies ergonomic or human-systems issues and guidance for the development and use of systems involving immersive environments, augmented reality and virtual reality. This includes:< / span>

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< p class=" MsoBodyText" > < span lang=" EN-GB" > This document is not an exploration of the philosophical, ethical or political issues surrounding the use of immersive environments.< / span>

< p class=" MsoBodyText" > < span lang=" EN-GB" > This document limits its treatment of the technologies used to create immersive environments to focusing on their interactions with users and does not investigate other aspects of these technologies.< / span>

< p class=" MsoBodyText" > < span lang=" EN-GB" > The target audience for this document is decision-makers, designers and engineers who would benefit from the consideration of human-systems issues of immersive environments. Futurists, researchers, technology developers, regulators and legislators could also find this document useful.< / span>