What is ergonomics? Introduction to ergonomics.

1, ergonomics is an interdisciplinary subject. The core problem of the research is the coordination among people, machines and environment in different operations. Research methods and evaluation methods involve psychology, physiology, medicine, anthropometry, aesthetics, design and engineering technology. The purpose of the research is to guide the design and transformation of working instruments, working methods and working environment through the application of knowledge in various disciplines, so as to make the work efficient.

2. Ergonomics originated from different disciplines and fields, and it is also facing the research and application in a wider field, because the man-machine environment problem is a universal problem in human production and life. The differences between disciplines and producing areas also lead to the long-term diversified coexistence of discipline names. In English, there are mainly ergonomics (Europe) and human factors (America), while in Chinese, there are ergonomics, ergonomics and ergonomics. In China, it is generally believed that "ergonomics" is the standard name of this subject, but the author prefers the name "ergonomics". By comparison, the former shows that the study of man and ergonomics is the main content of the subject, while the latter can better grasp the core of the problem lies in the man-machine relationship and is more suitable for the rich connotation of the subject.