Founded in December 2013 under the ECUST Excellence Program, the Art Engineering Laboratory represents a leading platform for experimental design research. By applying empirical ergonomics—particularly perceptual engineering through physical experimentation—the Laboratory has produced a number of original, high-value outcomes. These results are systematically applied within guiding frameworks to advance cutting-edge methodologies in industrial design, product design, environmental design, landscape design, visual communication design, and new media design.
Driven by practical innovation and evolving design principles, the Laboratory actively pursues national patents, builds platforms for creative research, and contributes to the development of systematic approaches in modern design.
It features three core research platforms: a design evaluation and usability analysis system supported by virtual technology; an innovative experimental research and teaching platform with ergonomics at its core; and a product system experience design platform guided by perceptual engineering theory.
The Laboratory is equipped with advanced facilities including DVS3D (Design & Virtual Reality & Simulation), the G-Magic virtual reality interaction system, G-Motion optical tracking system, interactive controllers, data gloves, motion capture systems, force-feedback devices, HED head-mounted eye trackers, BeGaze analytical software, and more.
