ergonomic design

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meaningsofergonomicanddesign

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ergonomic
adjective
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/ˌɜː.ɡəˈnɒm.ɪk/us
/ˌɝː.ɡəˈnɑː.mɪk/
relating to the design of furniture or equipment which makes it comfortable and effective for people who ...
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design
noun
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/dɪˈzaɪn/us
/dɪˈzaɪn/
a drawing or set of drawings showing how a building or product is to be made and how it will work ...
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(Definition ofergonomicanddesignfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The application of constraint processes for the manipulation of human models to addressergonomicdesignproblems.
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Others1,10 meanwhile, have stated that the use of only statistical models does not provide avenues for rigorousergonomicdesignand does not reflect a task-based approach.
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The bridge panels were given anergonomicdesignfor comfort and ease of use.
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It also has a moreergonomicdesign, improved passenger interface and easier maintenance.
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Properergonomicdesignis necessary to prevent repetitive strain injuries and other musculoskeletal disorders, which can develop over time and can lead to long-term disability.
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It won several awards forergonomicdesign, and its keyboard was widely considered to be one of the best on the market.
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High drive speed and lift/lowering speed add to a high throughput and productivity as does theergonomicdesign.
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The review also praised the laptop for green features, performance, andergonomicdesign.
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Theergonomicdesignof building helps to generate a feeling of spaciousness and tranquility, with ample scope for future development and expansion.
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In the late 1980sergonomicdesignbegan to be incorporated in new forklift designs to improve operator comfort, reduce injuries and increase productivity.
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Theergonomicdesignand materials used to make pads also changed through the 1980s to today.
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The trains are equipped with a newergonomicdesignof seating with individual seats instead of the traditional banks.
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Ergonomicdesigndistributes the weight of the occupant to various parts of the body.
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The support structure is most commonly a base paired with a handle, but recently "pole wrappers" have been introduced providing a moreergonomicdesign.
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In 1998, another more high-tech series was introduced with a more practical,ergonomicdesign.
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Theergonomicdesignof the theater provides unobstructed visibility and, for events that require a greater immediacy for a smaller audience, a mobile partition can be employed.
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Viewed as an applied science, the methods involved with creating cognitiveergonomicdesignhave changed with the rapid development in technological advances over the last 27 years.
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In 1969 the dashboard gauges were updated with a new design and their positions were changed, while theergonomicdesignof the steering wheel was improved.
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It features ergonomic designs with 5 densities of foam combined to make the frame.
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