Ergonomics, human factors, engineering, and gerontechnology: From 'accommodation' to robust design
R.D. Ellis
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AbstractHuman factors engineering, also known as ergonomics, is a broad field focused on the fit between people, tools, tasks, and environments. Traditional approaches to solving ergonomics problems have focused on 'normal' populations. There are several reasons, including diversity of the older age group, why this approach is flawed when dealing with older adults. Robust engineering techniques from the broader field of engineering hold promise for coming up with design solutions that will benefit older and younger people alike.Keywords: human factors; ergonomics; robust design
R.D. Ellis (2005). Ergonomics, human factors, engineering, and gerontechnology: From 'accommodation' to robust design. Gerontechnology, 4(2), 61-62
https://doi.org/10.4017/gt.2005.04.02.001.00