Integrating and applying models of comfort
This paper gives an overview of the relevance of the comfort concept, its definitions,
boundary conditions, and stakeholders. Current comfort theories are presented and …
boundary conditions, and stakeholders. Current comfort theories are presented and …
Ergonomic evaluation on the manufacturing shop floor: A review of hardware and software technologies
The high rate of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among workers on the
shop floor has led to the development of various ergonomic evaluation and risk assessment …
shop floor has led to the development of various ergonomic evaluation and risk assessment …
Developing and evaluating a mixed sensor smart chair system for real-time posture classification: Combining pressure and distance sensors
H Jeong, W Park - IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
A novel sensor-embedded smart chair system was developed to monitor and classify a
worker's sitting postures in real time. The smart chair system was a mixed sensor system …
worker's sitting postures in real time. The smart chair system was a mixed sensor system …
Neck posture and muscle activity in a reclined business class aircraft seat watching IFE with and without head support
The purpose of this study is to research if a headrest benefits the comfort of the passenger
and lowers muscle activity in the neck when sitting in a reclined (slouched) posture while …
and lowers muscle activity in the neck when sitting in a reclined (slouched) posture while …
A study of classroom seat (dis) comfort: Relationships between body movements, center of pressure on the seat, and lower limbs' sensations
L Fasulo, A Naddeo, N Cappetti - Applied ergonomics, 2019 - Elsevier
The aim of this work is to define a new method that helps researchers to analyze perceptions
of (dis) comfort in dynamic conditions. Recent studies pay considerable attention to body …
of (dis) comfort in dynamic conditions. Recent studies pay considerable attention to body …
Musculoskeletal disorders risk assessment methods: a scoping review from a sex perspective
S Serna Arnau, S Asensio-Cuesta, R Porcar Seder - Ergonomics, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The evidence points to differences in the impact of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) in
males and females due to different exposure to risk factors and inherent characteristics. To …
males and females due to different exposure to risk factors and inherent characteristics. To …
The effect of human-mattress interface's temperature on perceived thermal comfort
In recent years, methods that allow for an objective evaluation of perceived comfort, in terms
of postural, physiological, cognitive and environmental comfort, have received a great deal …
of postural, physiological, cognitive and environmental comfort, have received a great deal …
Interaction with a smartphone under different task and environmental conditions: Emergence of users' postural strategies
J Merbah, P Gorce, J Jacquier-Bret - International Journal of Industrial …, 2020 - Elsevier
Nowadays, interactions with smartphones are constantly increasing. These devices are
used in a wide variety of situations by performing various tasks. The purpose of this study is …
used in a wide variety of situations by performing various tasks. The purpose of this study is …
A model for break scheduling assessment in manufacturing systems
Human fallibility in working environments contributes to majority of incidents and accidents
in high-risk systems, while it affects the quality and productivity in low-risk systems. Over the …
in high-risk systems, while it affects the quality and productivity in low-risk systems. Over the …
The effect of posture, pressure and load distribution on (dis) comfort perceived by students seated on school chairs
The study of ergonomics and (dis) comfort is a major topic of interest to scientific literature
since the introduction of ISO 11228. Over the past 30 years, researchers have attempted to …
since the introduction of ISO 11228. Over the past 30 years, researchers have attempted to …