Basics of Ergonomics

Presented by:
Anshul Malhan
M.Des. Transportation Design

What is Ergonomics & what is the goal?

Definition:
A multidisciplinary science involving fields that have information about people.
These include:
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1. Psychology,
2. Anthropometry,
3. Biomechanics
4. Anatomy
5. Physiology
6. Psychophysics
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Basic goal:
To design equipment that will achieve the best possible fit between the users (drivers)
and the equipment (vehicle) such that the users safety, comfort, convenience,
performance, and efficiency are improved.

Designing vehicles that are comfortable and convenient for the user.

How is Ergonomics worked

out?

Fitting the
Equipment
to the
Users

Designing
for the
Most

Systems
Approach

Product
thats
just right
for the
user!

Keep the user, user population and abilities of the user in mind

Considerations for an
Ergonomist

ergonomist has to consider the User, the Vehicle and the target environ

Summary

What is
Ergonomics
and what is
the goal?

What goes
into
Ergonomics?

What does an
ergonomist
have to
consider?

Thank you for your

attention!