ANALYSIS OF THE USABILITY OF A SEMIAUTOMATIC PISTOL

The research aims to explore the deficits pointed out recently by the Brazilian media about the "pistol PT 840, produced by Taurus", the main tool used by public security agents in the country. From this, ergonomic and design techniques were used to thoroughly investigate usability problem...

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Main Authors: Moisaniel Pimentel Arruda Filho, Rubenio dos Santos Barros, Lívia Flávia de Albuquerque Campos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro 2017-12-01
Series:Ergodesign & HCI
Online Access:http://periodicos.puc-rio.br/index.php/revistaergodesign-hci/article/view/482
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Summary:The research aims to explore the deficits pointed out recently by the Brazilian media about the "pistol PT 840, produced by Taurus", the main tool used by public security agents in the country. From this, ergonomic and design techniques were used to thoroughly investigate usability problems, also raising the perception of the agents on their pistols. At the end, it was pointed out the main flaws and the profiles of agents that show more dissatisfaction with the Taurus PT 840.
ISSN:2317-8876