Ergonomics for Design and Innovation

Ergonomics for Design and Innovation

Author: Debkumar Chakrabarti

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2022-06-06

Total Pages: 1760

ISBN-13: 3030942775

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This book presents the proceedings of the 19th International Conference of the Indian Society of Ergonomics (HWWE), held in Guwahati, India, on December 1-3, 2021. By highlighting the latest theories and models, as well as cutting-edge technologies and applications, and by combining findings from a range of disciplines including engineering, design, health care, management, computer science, and behavioral science, it provides researchers and practitioners alike with a comprehensive, timely guide on user-centered design for quality life, human factors and ergonomics, design applications, cognitive processing, and response. It also offers an excellent source of innovative ideas to stimulate future discussions and developments aimed at applying knowledge and techniques to optimize system performance, while at the same time promoting the health, safety, and well-being of individuals. The proceedings includes papers from researchers and practitioners, scientists and physicians, institutional leaders, managers, and policy makers that contribute to constructing the human factors and ergonomics approach across a variety of methodologies, domains, and productive sectors.


Body Wisdom

Body Wisdom

Author: Jackie Wright

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2010-10-28

Total Pages: 99

ISBN-13: 1452081573

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"Body Wisdom" gives clear, practical information and advice about the human body and how to maintain it in good working order. Written by an experienced physiotherapist it explains how and why you can prevent or reduce aches and pains, stiffness and injury by developing a few common-sense habits. Do you wish you could prevent or relieve that nagging back or neck ache? Do you find your troublesome knees or hips, shoulders or hands are limiting your activities - at work, at home, at leisure - and want to know how to improve them? "Body Wisdom" is full of informative text, drawings and case-histories - a useful reference for daily life, for all ages.