Sensory evaluation and ergonomics.

Cognitive Ergonomics in Interface Development Evaluation

Cognitive Ergonomics is a discipline that contributes with its knowledge to construct better machines in the sense of being easier to use by human beings. Cognitive Ergonomists perform a cognitive analysis of interaction to: (1) shorten the time to accomplish interaction tasks; (2) reduce the number of mistakes made by humans; (3) reduce learning time; and (4) improve people’s satisfaction with...

Ergonomics Evaluation of Scan Index Operators

An ergonomics evaluation of certain ATM dimensions.

Although millions of automatic teller machines (ATMs) are currently used all over the world, users of ATMs still have usability problems including inappropriate user-ATM interaction, display problems and others. Many developed countries already have standards in place for ATMs. However, this is not the case in many other countries. This paper aims to assess certain dimensions of ATM machines an...

Sonographers’ Workplace Improvement: Ergonomics Evaluation using Modelling and Simulation Software

The aim of this paper is to carry out an ergonomic assessment of sonographers’ activity by means of advanced modelling and simulation software and to verify the relative literature evidences. The objective is to arrange a support tool for the risk assessment that permits a preventive analysis and the identification of the best working conditions. Modelling and simulation of abdominal ultrasound...

Ergonomics, anthropometrics, and kinetic evaluation of gait: A case study

This study aimed to develop appropriate changes in a pair of shoes in order to improve the gait of an individual selected for this case study. This analysis took into account ergonomic aspects, namely those relating to the individual’s anthropometrics. Gait analysis was done with the adapted footwear both before and after intervention.A conventional X-ray was performed, which revealed a 29-mm l...