The third edition of this definitive handbook offers every aspect of updated information on ergonomics and human psychology for product designers.
Written by an expert in the field, Human Factors and Ergonomics Design Handbook, Third Edition incorporates latest findings and trends of ergonomics in designing human-friendly products, such as handheld computers, robotics, medical devices, and military/space products to maximize the device functionalities and minimize the negative influence to the human body/mind.
Since the 1992 publication of the second edition, there have been major technological developments which tremendously influence our daily use of electronics devices, and industrial and medical usage of high-tech equipment. There also have been continuous discovery of human factors (i.e. how humans interface with equipment and devices) and cognitive workload. This in-depth guide covers these latest developments.
Preface
Part I : Macro Systems
Chapter 1 : ArChapter Systems Chapter 2 : Transportation Systems Chapter 3 : Military and Government Systems Chapter 4 : Space Systems Chapter 5 : Industrial Systems Chapter 6 : Agricultural Chapter 7 : Communication Chapter 8 : Consumer product Chapter 9 : Medical Equipment
Part II : Subsystems Part III : Components and Product Design Part IV : Human Factors Data Part V : Human Engineering Methods
