Identifying smart technology and artificial intelligence solutions for human factors and ergonomic challenges in all-hazard response: A survey study

IF 3.1 2区工程技术 Q2 ENGINEERING, INDUSTRIAL

Applied Ergonomics Pub Date : 2025-03-12 DOI:10.1016/j.apergo.2025.104488

Junho Park , Ava Rathenberg , Jenn Panko , Zach McGhie , Changwon Son

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Abstract

Emergency responders face significant human factors and ergonomic (HF/E) challenges related to physical, cognitive, emotional, and training demands during high-stress situations. This study investigates these issues through a survey of 60 emergency responders, identifying key HF/E concerns such as fatigue, cognitive overload, and emotional stress. The research proposes innovative artificial intelligence and smart technology-driven solutions, including personalized protective equipment with exoskeleton, augmented reality tools for situational awareness, and virtual reality-based training simulations, to address these challenges. With statistical analysis results, the study emphasizes integrative approach via enhancing responder safety, efficiency, and mental well-being. The findings provide high priority HF/E solutions for advancing adaptive technologies and improving all-hazard responses, ultimately benefiting both responders and the communities they serve.

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Applied Ergonomics 工程技术-工程：工业

CiteScore

7.50

自引率

9.40%

发文量

248

审稿时长

53 days

期刊介绍： Applied Ergonomics is aimed at ergonomists and all those interested in applying ergonomics/human factors in the design, planning and management of technical and social systems at work or leisure. Readership is truly international with subscribers in over 50 countries. Professionals for whom Applied Ergonomics is of interest include: ergonomists, designers, industrial engineers, health and safety specialists, systems engineers, design engineers, organizational psychologists, occupational health specialists and human-computer interaction specialists.