Observation & analysis of human activity

ActoGraph, the reference software for observing and analyzing human activity

Design observation protocols, collect time-stamped records and produce actionable activity chronicles and graphs for your ergonomic and scientific studies.

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Activity chronicle

Activity Context Signal

Activity

Context

Posture

Signal

They use ActoGraph

A field-tested tool relied upon by ergonomists, researchers and institutions.

The workflow at a glance

A software designed for the field and for restitution

From observation protocol to shareable chronicle, ActoGraph covers the full chain.

Protocol

A structured tree of observables

Build your protocol: categories, observables, hierarchy, colors and visibility. Reuse it across sessions.

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Workstation protocol

Operator activity

Manual entry

Movement

Communication

Peer exchange

Break

Time-stamped records in the field

Calendar or stopwatch entry, with a customizable panel and synchronized audio/video media.

Automatic time-stamping and categorization
Auto-generated buttons from the protocol

Actionable graphs and statistics

Generate activity graphs, compute durations, occurrences and medians, export as tables and images.

Multi-platform

From desk to field, on every device

Capture in the field with the mobile app and sync through the ActoGraph cloud across all your devices.

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Concept & method

The chronicle, a defensible scientific object

A chronicle brings together three inseparable elements: a protocol, time-stamped records and an activity graph. Saved as a single file, it stays traceable from session to session and defensible before a scientific committee.

Guérin et al. (2001) Comprendre le travail pour le transformer, ANACT.Kerguelen (2008) Actogram Kronos, Armand Colin.Barthe (2008) Le travail de nuit à l'hôpital, Armand Colin.

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