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A skin‐conformal wearable device based on laser‐induced graphene is developed for continuous strain measurement across the circumference of the forearm for gesture recognition and hand‐tracking applications. Post material optimization, the strain sensor array is integrated with a wearable wireless readout circuit for real‐time control of a robotic arm,
Vinay Kammarchedu +2 more
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Automotive automation: Investigating the impact on drivers' mental workload [PDF]
Recent advances in technology have meant that an increasing number of vehicle driving tasks are becoming automated. Such automation poses new problems for the ergonomist.
Stanton, N A, Young, M S
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Optical Flow Enables Hand Tracking With EyeGlove Low‐Cost Cameras in Confined Environments
A cost‐effective (<£150) hand‐wearable stereo vision system, EyeGlove, is proposed to support visual inspection in confined environments. The system integrates disjointed low‐cost cameras to enable dexterous camera manipulation and wearable display unit for real‐time interaction.
Erhui Sun +3 more
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An assessment system for rating scientific journals in the field of ergonomics and human factors [PDF]
A method for selecting and rating scientific and professional journals representing the discipline of ergonomics and human factors is proposed. The method is based upon the journal list, impact factors and citations provided by the Institute of ...
Dul, J., Karwowski, W.
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Ergonomics in the Workplace: Is It Time for an OSHA Standard? [PDF]
Improper ergonomic design of jobs is one of the leading causes of work-related illness, accounting for perhaps a third of employers’ costs under state workers’ compensation laws.
Rappaport, Edward
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Stakeholder Perspectives on Therapeutic and Safe Building Design in Residential Care
ABSTRACT Residential care is a form of out‐of‐home care that plays a critical role in supporting vulnerable young people in Australia. However, there is an evidence gap regarding the built environment in this context. This research aimed to explore the perspectives of key stakeholders in residential care in Victoria, Australia, regarding design that ...
Carmen Schroder +3 more
wiley +1 more source
Safety and Ergonomics of Iron Casts Manufacturing [PDF]
The article presents the issues of production analysis of iron casts manufacturing using automated foundry lines. To streamline the production fl ow, it was proposed to change the location of workstations related to grinding, control and machining of ...
Kukla, Slawomir
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Behavioural compensation by drivers of a simulator when using a vision enhancement system [PDF]
Technological progress is suggesting dramatic changes to the tasks of the driver, with the general aim of making driving environment safer. Before any of these technologies are implemented, empirical research is required to establish if these devices do,
GLENDON A. I. +14 more
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Abstract This study describes the process of developing a high‐impact, low‐cost, and low‐maintenance air ventilation system for anatomy facilities. It employed the strategic application of Value Engineering (VE), assuring that the air ventilation system meets contemporary threshold limit values (TLVs) for formaldehyde in the working zone of dissection ...
Jürgen Russ, Niels Hammer
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Combining economic and social goals in the design of production systems by using ergonomics standards [PDF]
In designing of production systems, economic and social goals can be combined, if ergonomics is integrated into the design process. More than 50 years of ergonomics research and practice have resulted in a large number of ergonomics standards for ...
Dul, J. +4 more
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