Ergonomics (ERG)
Section Information
Ergonomics focuses on the study and design of systems, environments, tasks, and products that optimize human well-being, performance, and safety. It integrates knowledge from biomechanics, psychology, engineering, physiology, and design to understand human capabilities and limitations in relation to work, tools, and technology.
Modern research in ergonomics includes human factors engineering, cognitive ergonomics, workplace safety, musculoskeletal load analysis, human–computer interaction, usability evaluation, occupational health, and the design of tools, equipment, and systems that support efficient and comfortable human performance. Advances in motion capture, wearable sensors, virtual simulation, data analytics, and automation continue to improve ergonomic assessment and intervention.
This section publishes empirical studies, experimental analyses, design research, reviews, and applied case studies that address ergonomic assessment, injury prevention, human-centered design, interface optimization, workplace systems, and technologies that enhance safety, productivity, and user experience.
Scope
- Physical Ergonomics and Biomechanics
- Human posture, movement, and musculoskeletal load assessment
- Repetitive strain, manual handling, and injury risk evaluation
- Anthropometry, body mechanics, and ergonomic fit
- Biomechanical modeling and wearable sensor-based analysis
- Cognitive Ergonomics and Human Information Processing
- Attention, memory, perception, and decision-making
- Mental workload assessment and cognitive fatigue
- Interface usability, human–computer interaction, and user experience
- Error reduction, situational awareness, and human reliability
- Workplace Design, Safety, and Occupational Health
- Workstation design, layout optimization, and environmental factors
- Occupational injury prevention and ergonomic interventions
- Risk assessment for physical, chemical, and psychosocial hazards
- Healthy workplace programs and return-to-work strategies
- Product and System Design
- Human-centered design and user-focused engineering
- Usability testing, evaluation methods, and design optimization
- Design of tools, consumer products, and assistive devices
- Interface design for equipment, vehicles, and technological systems
- Human–Machine Interaction and Automation
- Interaction design for automated and intelligent systems
- Collaborative robotics, exoskeletons, and assistive technologies
- Adaptive interfaces, AI-driven systems, and decision-support tools
- Safety, trust, and ergonomics of automation
- Environmental Ergonomics
- Thermal comfort, lighting, acoustics, and air quality
- Human performance under extreme or specialized conditions
- Effects of climate, vibration, and physical stressors
- Design of resilient and comfortable built environments
- Methods and Tools for Ergonomic Assessment
- Motion capture, sensor technologies, and digital human modeling
- Task analysis, observational methods, and ergonomic checklists
- Simulation, virtual reality, and digital twins for ergonomic evaluation
- Statistical modeling, prediction, and data-driven assessment
- Applications Across Sectors and Industries
- Industrial ergonomics, manufacturing, and assembly-line design
- Healthcare ergonomics, patient handling, and clinical workflow design
- Transportation, aviation, and vehicular system design
- Office ergonomics, remote work environments, and digital ergonomics
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Papers Published
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