Ergonomics Testing Of New Technologies

Kathleen M. Potosnak; Richard P. Koffler

doi:10.1117/12.961218

5 May 1986 Ergonomics Testing Of New Technologies

Kathleen M. Potosnak, Richard P. Koffler

Proceedings Volume 0624, Advances in Display Technology VI; (1986) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.961218
Event: O-E/LASE'86 Symposium, 1986, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

Although engineers profess to have a working knowledge of testing methods, ergonomics is an area of testing with which engineers are only beginning to grapple. Testing for such human factors as personal goals, requirements, limitations and comfort is necessary to evaluate the human consequences of new technologies. While engineers are concerned with performance of the technology and its components, ergonomists assume working machinery and test for human performance and preference effects. Examples from the literature illustrate the approach to ergonomics research. Despite the problems and tradeoffs inherent in arriving at human factors solutions, ergonomics must be included in the design of new technologies so that they not only enhance human productivity, but also are accepted by users.

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Kathleen M. Potosnak and Richard P. Koffler "Ergonomics Testing Of New Technologies", Proc. SPIE 0624, Advances in Display Technology VI, (5 May 1986); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.961218

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