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Dec, 23
Motion capture tech Part 2: What do we do?
If motion capture tools leave significant gaps in MSD risk assessment, what tools should ergonomists use?
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Nov, 23
Motion capture technology – Does it work?
Many of us in the ergonomics world have been watching motion capture technology for years. Clients and ergonomists are excited about recent advances that allow us to gather information using just a phone video camera. Is it too good to be true? Let’s take a step back and look at the history, before we consider the current […]
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Jun, 22
more than chair people
Every occupation has a stereotypical application; ergonomists have been associated with chairs. At a party, if we tell someone what we do, the next question will almost always be about chairs “and stuff”. Although we do office assessments, we also do much more technical work. Ergonomics, the study of work, is a science and an […]
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May, 22
Summary of “Recent Advancements in Ergonomics Analysis Tools for Upper Extremity Tasks” webinar
by Alex DaRosa This April 28, 2022 webinar, hosted by the Association of Canadian Ergonomists (ACE) and facilitated by Dr. Jim Potvin of Potvin Biomechanics, provided updates on the most recent advancements in analysis tools for upper extremity tasks. Dr. Potvin provided details and demonstrations of the latest versions of assessment tools that he has […]