ErgonomicsPub Date : 2025-07-25DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2025.2536543
Sara Saif Rashed Almazrouei, Fanny Camelia, Raul Leal, Timothy L J Ferris, Gulsum Kubra Kaya, Mikela Chatzimichailidou
{"title":"Human factors integration in complex systems: Awareness, challenges and strategies.","authors":"Sara Saif Rashed Almazrouei, Fanny Camelia, Raul Leal, Timothy L J Ferris, Gulsum Kubra Kaya, Mikela Chatzimichailidou","doi":"10.1080/00140139.2025.2536543","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2025.2536543","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Human Factors Integration (HFI) is crucial for the development of complex systems, ensuring both effectiveness and safety. This research presents a case study on HFI awareness and implementation in a missile and guided weapons development company, focusing on the application of HFI principles, the challenges faced, and potential areas for improvement. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with twelve respondents across various roles in the company, and thematic analysis was used to analyse interview data. Key themes were identified concerning HFI awareness, organisational dynamics and practical challenges. The findings revealed significant gaps in formal HFI training, limited integration of HFI into project specifications and inconsistent end-user involvement. Organisational and cultural resistance hindered HFI due to cost and timeline constraints. The study suggests that early integration of HFI into the Systems Engineering process, alongside enhanced training programmes and a cultural shift towards prioritising HF, are essential for overcoming these challenges.</p>","PeriodicalId":50503,"journal":{"name":"Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"1-21"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144709723","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ErgonomicsPub Date : 2025-07-24DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2025.2531124
Arunachalam Muthiah, Sharad Shetty, Varshin Vala, Seul Chan Lee
{"title":"Ergonomic insights into bicycle design: the significance of hip and shoulder adduction-abduction angles.","authors":"Arunachalam Muthiah, Sharad Shetty, Varshin Vala, Seul Chan Lee","doi":"10.1080/00140139.2025.2531124","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2025.2531124","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Comfortable joint angles (cja), anthropometrics, range of motion (rom) and sex are crucial for optimising bicycle designs to enhance performance and prevent injuries. previous studies have not comprehensively provided related data, motivating the current study to address three questions: </strong>(1) What is the CJA hip and shoulder abduction/adduction (ADD-ABD) for cyclists? (2) How do these measurements vary according to sex and stature? (3) What are the correlations among bicycle variables, anthropometrics, ROM and CJA of the hip and shoulder ADD-ABDs? Data were collected from 12 participants using three bicycles, web cameras and video processing. The analysis showed an average CJA of 26° and 83° for the hip and shoulder ADD-ABDs, respectively. No significant differences were observed between sexes or stature groups. Significant correlations were found between shoulder ADD-ABD and upper-body variables and between hip ADD-ABD and lower-body variables. These findings contribute to improving bicycle designs for individual comfort and performance.</p><p><strong>Practitioner summary: </strong>The association of comfortable hip and shoulder adduction-abduction angles with anthropometrics, range of motion (ROM), and bicycle variables was investigated using a detailed biomechanical analysis. It offers insights and contributes to a better bicycle design by identifying optimal joint angles for improved ergonomic fit and rider performance.</p>","PeriodicalId":50503,"journal":{"name":"Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"1-16"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144709722","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ErgonomicsPub Date : 2025-07-24DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2025.2536545
Justin B Davidson, Dennis J Larson, Julia X Li, Steven L Fischer
{"title":"Validating force-estimating insoles for calculating centre of pressure and vertical ground reaction forces during occupational tasks.","authors":"Justin B Davidson, Dennis J Larson, Julia X Li, Steven L Fischer","doi":"10.1080/00140139.2025.2536545","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2025.2536545","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Force estimating insoles offer a mobile alternative to in-ground force plates for measuring ground reaction forces (GRFs) and centre of pressure (CoP) in occupational settings. However, their validity in measuring GRFs for occupational tasks has yet to be validated and CoP estimation approach has yet to be developed. This study developed this method for a three-compartment force estimating insole and introduced a force drift correction approach. Thirty-nine participants completed lifting, packaging, palletising, and above shoulder work tasks while wearing insoles on force plates. A weighted algorithm and linear drift correction were developed and compared against force plate data. The CoP method resulted in root mean squared errors (RMSEs) between 1.7 and 3.4 cm. Drift correction reduced ground reaction force RMSE by approximately 28 N. These findings suggest that three-compartment force insoles may be able to provide valid CoP and force estimates, making them a prospective tool for in-field biomechanical measurements of occupational tasks.</p>","PeriodicalId":50503,"journal":{"name":"Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144700173","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ErgonomicsPub Date : 2025-07-23DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2025.2534586
Jingyue Zheng, Jie Deng, Yanyi Li, Yi Wang, Xin Zhou, Wei Zhang
{"title":"Influence factors and improving strategies of perceived safety - an on-road study with L2 autonomous driving.","authors":"Jingyue Zheng, Jie Deng, Yanyi Li, Yi Wang, Xin Zhou, Wei Zhang","doi":"10.1080/00140139.2025.2534586","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2025.2534586","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Perceived safety (PS) and trust are important factors that influence the adoption of autonomous driving. In order to study the factors influencing PS and the possibility of real-time monitoring, an on-road experiment with L2 autonomous driving with 30 participants was conducted. Participants experienced autonomous driving functions as co-drivers and rated PS through video replays. Physiological data were recorded during the experiment and analysed afterwards. It was found that PS significantly reduced during events of hard braking and bumps, whereas it was high during congestions and hard-turning events when speed was relatively lower. Analysis of geolocations and environmental data around the vehicle showed that tunnels, terrain and traffic complexity would impact PS. Physiological data showed a significant negative correlation between electromyogram (EMG) of the lower limb and PS. Through post-experiment interviews, technical and human-computer interaction (HCI) measures that are expected to improve PS are proposed.</p>","PeriodicalId":50503,"journal":{"name":"Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"1-17"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144692302","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ErgonomicsPub Date : 2025-07-22DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2025.2525956
Johan Rendy, Isabelle Milleville-Pennel, Cédric Dumas, Thierry Lebourque
{"title":"Comparison and validation of an immersive flight simulator using a virtual reality headset versus a professional simulator for novice pilots.","authors":"Johan Rendy, Isabelle Milleville-Pennel, Cédric Dumas, Thierry Lebourque","doi":"10.1080/00140139.2025.2525956","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2025.2525956","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The aim of this study was to assess whether a low-cost flight simulator, using a virtual reality (VR) headset and specially adapted to the needs of novice pilots, could meet training expectations. This simulator was compared with a traditional professional flight simulator equipped with a CAVE projection room. The participants underwent flight training in one or other of the simulators and their performance was compared. Subjective evaluations showed high level of presence despite some dimensions about the feeling of presence sometimes indicates a difference in disfavour of the Headset simulator. Similar mental workload among participants was also observed as well as nearly comparable learning levels (flight performances) between the two systems. Our study demonstrated that a Headset simulator can provide an immersive and educational experience comparable to that of a Cockpit simulator. Thus, Headset simulator represent a viable and economically advantageous alternative to traditional Cockpit simulators for initial pilot training.</p>","PeriodicalId":50503,"journal":{"name":"Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"1-19"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144683467","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ErgonomicsPub Date : 2025-07-17DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2025.2511869
A Lesage, S Bourdeau, B C Caron, P-M Léger
{"title":"Empowering non-designers with tangible tools for divergent thinking.","authors":"A Lesage, S Bourdeau, B C Caron, P-M Léger","doi":"10.1080/00140139.2025.2511869","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2025.2511869","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Design Thinking (DT) has emerged as a pivotal approach harnessed by professionals across domains beyond traditional design practices. To reap its benefits, designers rely on sketching, but non-designers hesitate to do so. This paper investigates an alternative tool to engage non-designers effectively in the design process. A comparative study was conducted, juxtaposing the use of pen & paper against tangible figurative toys, assessing the creative outcomes through Torrance's framework for creative thinking. 36 participants were tasked with producing two web interface designs using one or both tools, according to four different conditions. While pen & paper yielded a greater quantity of ideas, they fell short in generating a broader spectrum of idea categories or more original concepts. Using a tangible tool resulted in more elaborate proposals. Figurative tangibles appear to exhibit a greater affordance for divergent thinking compared to pen & paper, despite imposing a higher cognitive effort on participants.</p>","PeriodicalId":50503,"journal":{"name":"Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"1-16"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144651114","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ErgonomicsPub Date : 2025-07-12DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2025.2529317
Jiayu Chen, Annemarie Landman, Alexis Derumigny, Olaf Stroosma, M M René van Paassen, Max Mulder
{"title":"Development and validation of the startle and surprise Inventories and Visual Analogue scales.","authors":"Jiayu Chen, Annemarie Landman, Alexis Derumigny, Olaf Stroosma, M M René van Paassen, Max Mulder","doi":"10.1080/00140139.2025.2529317","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2025.2529317","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This paper outlines the three-phase construction of the Startle and Surprise Inventories (Startle-I; Surprise-I) and Visual Analogue Scales for Startle and Surprise (Startle-VAS; Surprise-VAS). In Phase 1, seven experts in the field assessed the content validity of 14 items for surprise, 7 items for startle derived from fundamental and applied literature. Elimination of items was based on a 50% agreement of relevance. In Phase 2, 81 participants completed the retained 19 items nine times, each time immediately after watching a video clip. A multilevel exploratory factor analysis was applied to assess the construct validity of items. In Phase 3, concurrent validity of the Startle-VAS and Surprise-VAS was tested by comparing with the Startle-I and Surprise-I scores, respectively. The first two phases yielded a 11-item two-factor solution, corresponding to the constructs of startle and surprise. These results supported Startle-I and Surprise-I as measures of self-report startle and surprise, with Startle-VAS and Surprise-VAS as efficient alternatives.</p>","PeriodicalId":50503,"journal":{"name":"Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144621082","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ErgonomicsPub Date : 2025-07-11DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2025.2529316
Estefany Rey-Becerra, Sascha Wischniewski
{"title":"Mastering a robot workforce: review of single human multiple robots systems and their impact on occupational safety and health and system performance.","authors":"Estefany Rey-Becerra, Sascha Wischniewski","doi":"10.1080/00140139.2025.2529316","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2025.2529316","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>As highly autonomous mobile robots increasingly integrate into workplaces, they still require human oversight despite advances in artificial intelligence (AI). single human multiple robot (SHMR) systems enable one operator to monitor and control multiple robots simultaneously through a user interface, optimising resources and reducing human exposure to hazardous environments. While these systems offer advantages in effectiveness, efficiency and flexibility, they present challenges in managing attention and cognitive load. This study aims to systematically expand the understanding of SHMR system characteristics by addressing four key aspects: (1) robot composition, (2) roles of humans and robots, (3) interface design and (4) their impact on performance outcomes. Through an explorative search, 658 records were identified, with 44 studies selected for detailed analysis. The findings are consolidated into a practical checklist for designing and evaluating SHMR systems to facilitate efficient human-robot interaction (HRI).</p>","PeriodicalId":50503,"journal":{"name":"Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"1-25"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144610246","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ErgonomicsPub Date : 2025-07-11DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2025.2525948
Julien Nelson, Arnaud van Ooteghem, Gaëtan Bourmaud
{"title":"Analysing trends in the use of technical systems in prospective ergonomics: the case of the phone.","authors":"Julien Nelson, Arnaud van Ooteghem, Gaëtan Bourmaud","doi":"10.1080/00140139.2025.2525948","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2025.2525948","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The concept of trend is often mentioned in the literature on prospective ergonomics, yet few methods exist to capture and use them to anticipate the use of future things. In this paper, we present an exploratory study examining how the instrumental approach to mediated activity, a tradition of research in Activity-centred ergonomics, can serve as a basis to identify trends in the evolution of future system use. Nine ergonomists with experience in innovative technology design took part in a series of interviews aiming to examine past and present uses of a familiar piece of technology - the phone - and to extrapolate descriptions of its future use. Results allowed us to construct trend boards - tools allowing designers to discuss trends in the evolution of user activities, to assist the early stages of a design process. Results are discussed in terms of their implications for the practice of prospective ergonomics.</p>","PeriodicalId":50503,"journal":{"name":"Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"1-15"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144612384","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ErgonomicsPub Date : 2025-07-11DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2025.2529314
Haiqing Tang, Chi Zhang, Fan Yang
{"title":"Should it be all wrapped up? Impact of functional area and weight on user comfort of wearable devices based on phase change materials.","authors":"Haiqing Tang, Chi Zhang, Fan Yang","doi":"10.1080/00140139.2025.2529314","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2025.2529314","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The comfort of wearable devices is determined by a variety of design factors. In this study, we developed a cold compress using a phase change material design and explored the effects of functional area and weight on the user experience in a wearable device. A total of 9 groups of 3 (high, medium, and low functional area) × 3 (heavy, moderate, and light weight) were evaluated for coldness sensation, wetness, fabrics texture, fatigue, and wearing comfort. Our study found that the functional area had a significant impact on the wearing experience of the wearable device. The high functional area performed best in terms of coldness and wetness, but poorly in terms of fatigue. Further research demonstrates that a medium functional area may be a better way to design wearables. In addition, it can also provide new design ideas and references for the development of wearable devices through perceptual errors.</p>","PeriodicalId":50503,"journal":{"name":"Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"1-13"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144610167","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}