Technology and the Virtual Reality Approach for Ergonomic Evaluation Tools
Keywords:
ergonomics, virtual reality, evaluationAbstract
This article aims to present the concept of utilizing the benefits of the virtual reality approach for ergonomics evaluation tools and how to use the command or application software design for ergonomics development. This technology is comfortable, reduces errors, reduces fatigue and improves efficiencies on the health impact of workers that may occur during the evaluation or experiment. Moreover, this technology can also be used as the guidelines for the development of the tools and the potential to enhance a corporate image of modernization for ergonomics evaluation tools.
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