Human Engineering Laboratory
| Human Engineering Laboratory | |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland in United States | |
Human Engineering Laboratory – Emblem | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Military research laboratory |
| Owner | Department of Defense |
| Operator | U.S. Army |
| Controlled by | Army Materiel Command |
| Condition | Redeveloped as part of the U.S. Army Research Laboratory |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1951 |
The Human Engineering Laboratory (HEL) was a research institution under the U.S. Army Materiel Command that specialized in human performance research, human factors engineering, robotics, and human-in-the-loop technology. Located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, HEL acted as the Army’s lead laboratory for human factors and ergonomics research from 1951 to 1992. Researchers at HEL investigated methods to maximize combat effectiveness, improve weapons and equipment designs, and reduce operation costs and errors. In 1992, HEL was disestablished, and its mission, personnel, and facilities were incorporated into the newly created U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL).