This module explores anthropometric landmarks related to sitting postures. It discusses how these landmarks inform ergonomic seating design and enhance user comfort.
This module introduces the course and sets the foundation for understanding ergonomics. It outlines the relationship between design and human factors, emphasizing the importance of ergonomics in creating user-friendly products.
This module discusses contemporary design approaches that aid human lifestyles. It explores how design can enhance usability, comfort, and enhance daily living through effective ergonomic practices.
This module focuses on the importance of fitting tasks to human capabilities. It examines how to analyze tasks for compatibility with human physical and cognitive abilities, ensuring efficiency and comfort.
This module outlines the domain, philosophy, and objectives of ergonomics. It provides a framework for understanding how ergonomics fits within the broader context of design and human factors.
This module investigates the mutual comfort achieved through effective communication between humans and design systems. It introduces a communication model essential for ergonomic design.
This module dives into the fundamentals of ergonomics and human factors, covering essential concepts and principles necessary for effective design solutions. It serves as a basis for subsequent studies.
This module addresses work physiology and its relationship to stress. It examines how physical demands of work impact human performance and well-being, providing insights into ergonomic interventions.
This module explores the human body's structure and function with a focus on anthropometrics. It provides insights into how these factors influence ergonomic design and comfort.
This module focuses on anthropometry, discussing body growth and somatotypes. It highlights the significance of understanding body types in ergonomic design for diverse user needs.
This module discusses static and dynamic anthropometry, focusing on standing postures. It highlights the relevance of posture in ergonomic design and user comfort.
This module explores anthropometric landmarks related to sitting postures. It discusses how these landmarks inform ergonomic seating design and enhance user comfort.
This module addresses anthropometry in relation to squatting and cross-legged postures. It emphasizes the importance of these postures in ergonomic design for varied settings.
This module discusses measuring techniques used in anthropometry. It covers various methods for collecting data on human body dimensions, which are critical for ergonomic applications.
This module focuses on the statistical treatment of anthropometric data and percentile calculations. It highlights their significance in tailoring ergonomic designs to fit user populations.
This module revisits the human body's structure and function. It focuses on how these aspects impact ergonomic design considerations and user outcomes.
This module investigates posture and job relations, examining how posture affects work performance and ergonomics. It provides strategies for optimizing ergonomic design based on postural considerations.
This module focuses on supportive devices for posture. It discusses the role of various devices in enhancing comfort and reducing strain during work.
This module explores chair characteristics essential for ergonomic design. It covers factors like adjustability, support, and comfort that contribute to effective seating solutions.
This module discusses the design of vertical work surfaces. It examines how these surfaces can be optimized for ergonomic performance and user comfort.
This module focuses on horizontal work surfaces and their ergonomic implications. It provides insights into design considerations that enhance user interaction and comfort.
This module examines movement in ergonomic design. It discusses how understanding human movement can improve design efficiency and user comfort in various settings.
This module discusses work counters and their ergonomic design considerations. It covers how to create effective workspaces that accommodate human needs and promote productivity.
This module explores communication and cognitive issues that arise in ergonomic design. Understanding these aspects is crucial for creating user-centered products and environments.
This module delves into psycho-social behavior aspects, addressing stereotypes and their impact on ergonomic design. It emphasizes the importance of inclusivity in creating effective designs.
This module focuses on information processing and perception in ergonomic design. Discussing how these cognitive processes influence user interaction and product efficiency.
This module examines cognitive aspects and mental workload in ergonomic contexts. It highlights the importance of designing for cognitive load to enhance user performance and satisfaction.
This module investigates human error and risk perception. It addresses how designing for these factors can improve safety and usability in ergonomic products.
This module explores visual performance and its implications for ergonomic design. It discusses how visual factors influence user experience and design effectiveness.
This module focuses on visual displays in ergonomic contexts. It examines how effective display design enhances user interaction and information retention.
This module discusses environmental factors influencing human performance. It covers aspects like lighting, noise, and temperature, providing insights for creating optimal ergonomic environments.
This module presents ergonomic design methodology. It emphasizes systematic approaches to integrating ergonomics into design processes for improved user outcomes.
This module outlines ergonomics criteria and checks necessary for effective design evaluation. It provides practical guidance for ensuring designs meet ergonomic standards.
This module discusses the design process involving ergonomics checks. It emphasizes the importance of iterative evaluation to ensure user-centered design outcomes.
This module provides checklists for task easiness, ensuring ergonomic considerations are met in design. It highlights practical tools for designers to enhance usability and comfort.
This module addresses occupational safety and stress at the workplace. It highlights ergonomic strategies for reducing workplace risks and enhancing employee well-being.
This module focuses on workstation design. It covers ergonomic principles for creating effective workstations that accommodate user needs and improve productivity.
This module discusses furniture support in ergonomic contexts. It explores how various furniture designs can effectively support user comfort and health.
This module examines vertical arm reach and its relevance in ergonomic design. It highlights the importance of considering reach capabilities for effective workspace design.
This module explores the concept of humanizing design, focusing on compatibility, comfort, and adaptability in ergonomic products. It emphasizes the need for designs that truly meet human needs.
This final module discusses the scope for exploration in ergonomics. It encourages ongoing research and innovation in ergonomic design to continually improve user experiences.