Laboratory for Ergonomics and work-related disorders

Research Focus
The laboratory for Ergonomics and Work-related Disorders covers domains related to ergonomics, sensory manifestations and motor adaptation associated with work-related musculoskeletal disorders. The research activities are related to the design and test of systems and equipment aiming at preventing musculoskeletal disorders. For this purpose, advanced measurement and processing techniques are applied on subjective, physiological and biomechanical data collected in laboratory and field environment. Methods are developed to extract pertinent parameters for the identification of potential physical risk factors leading to the development of work-related musculoskeletal disorders.
Specialized Equipment
High-Density electromyography,
Head-mounted eye tracker
Portable eye tracker
3D motion tracker
Body composition meter
Shoulder dynamometer
Force platform
Instrumented office chair
CED electrical stimulation system