LabERGO
The Ergonomics Laboratory is committed to developing theoretical and practical research on ergonomics, human-system interaction, and safety. Its mission is to promote a culture in systems’ continuous improvement for the well-being, efficiency, adaptability, and productivity of individuals in diverse work environments by leveraging sensor technology and digitalization strategies. The laboratory provides scientific and technical support to researchers, PhD students and master/bachelor students.
EQUIPMENTS AVAILABLE IN OUR LABORATORY INCLUDE:
Motion capture system (T-sens Motion + TEA CAPTIV T-sens motion)
Biosignalsplux Force+EMG
Tobii Pro eye tracking
Workbench/workstations
Sound level meter (class II)
Sonometer (level I)
Accelerometer
Luxmeters
RCD tester
Gas-meter
THIS LABORATORY PROVIDES SUPPORT TO DIFFERENT PROJECTS SUCH AS:
Ergo4workers: Monitorização da saúde ocupacional, segurança e produtividade dos trabalhadores
SST – Safety Score Permit (Carta de Segurança por Pontos) Our facilities are available for PhD students to support their research plan.
OUR FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR PhD STUDENTS TO SUPPORT THEIR RESEARCH PLAN. EXAMPLES OF PhD THESIS ARE:
Development of a model to support ergonomic analysis and design of a lower limb exoskeleton
Decision Support System for Production Planning from a Sustainability Perspective
THIS LABORATORY ALSO SUPPORTS WORKS DONE BY MASTER’S AND BACHELOR’S STUDENTS
Ongoing dissertations includes topics such as ergonomic risk assessment, physical workload, cognitive workload, user-centred design, occupational risks and development/validation of methodologies.
