2. About Ergonomics
The word Ergonomics is derived from the Greek term
‘ergo’ meaning work and effort, and ‘nomos’ meaning
to study.
It is the study of ‘fitting’ work to people NOT
people to work
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3. What is Ergonomics?
Ergonomics:
is the application of scientific principles,
methods, and data drawn from a variety of
disciplines to the development of engineering
systems in which people play a significant role.
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4. What is Ergonomics?
Disciplines that contribute to Ergonomics:
Psychology
Cognitive Sciences
Physiology
Biomechanics
Applied Physical Anthropometry
Industrial Systems Engineering
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12. • Eliminate any reflection on your monitor.
additional steps
• Position any additional equipment inaccessible places.
Picture taken from own teaching notes
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15. your task
Identify an everyday product that has been developed significantly
for at least over the last 10 years
Make a comparison of its design from an ergonomics perspective.
You have to include pictures of the product in its early design,
and how it looks like currently
Some suggested products that you can make comparisons on are:
computer mouse/keyboards
toothbrush
games console controller design
handphones
writing equipments
mugs/water bottles/eating utensils/cutlery
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16. your task
Identify the changes that had been made. As a guide you can
comment on changes that have been made in the following areas:
Functionality (Shapes, forms, overall designs, etc)
User Interface (GUI)
Incorporating ergonomics-related technologies, if any
Incorporating additional functionalities
Adaptive usage for Universal Design
and any other relevant information that you might want to
include
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