A recent report by the National Academy of Engineering states that in the near future there will be ongoing developments in engineering, expanding toward tighter conditions between technology and the human experience. This includes new products customized to the dimensions and capabilities of the user, and the ergonomic design of engineered products. In the past ergonomics has been driven by technology (reactive design approach). In the future ergonomics will drive technology (proactive design approach). This series will focus on two main, but so far not well connected areas of human factors and ergonomics, namely ergonomics design and ergonomics management.
Should you be interested in including your own book in this series, please contact James Hobbs the Editor for Ergonomics/Human Factors and Occupational Health and Safety on [email protected].
By Pamela McCauley
December 13, 2011
A comprehensive introduction to the field of ergonomics, this text includes scientific principles, research, applications, and emerging trends in technology. It contains all the necessary elements for delivery of a quality ergonomics course including a sample course syllabus, PowerPoint slides for ...
By Peter Vink
March 22, 2011
What should every airline and manufacturer know about comfort?What can we learn from studies in the scientific literature?What do most passengers know about comfort and how can we translate that into interior design?Where can I find the latest knowledge and research useful for designing aircraft ...