Biomechanics and Ergonomics
The biomechanics applies the principles and methods of
mechanics to the study of living structures.
The biomechanics has been applied to human beings for a better
understanding about the functioning and limitations of the different
structures of the body: bones, muscles, ligaments, etc. Nowadays
this science is applied in several fields: clinical medicine,
sports, workplace study. The ergonomics deals with human
characteristics as starting point for a better design of the systems
and procedures were human being in involved. Is a multidisciplinary
discipline, combining the knowledge of different sciences as
biomechanics, physiology or psychology.
The importance of biomechanics and ergonomics in the present
world and industry is now increasing as a consequence of:
- A greater attention to safety in work and, hence, in
workplace design, with human, legal and economic implications.
- The increasing importance that customers give to the
ergonomic aspect in product design.
- The development of prosthetic systems for repairing or
replacing different organic structures, such as bones or joints.
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Biomechanics and Ergonomics group
Biomechanics and Ergonomics group started in 1995 as a research
group in Universitat Jaume I. Now is
formed by 13 doctor researchers and
collaborators. More information in the section
People.
The research is centered in different areas
with special emphasis on hand biomechanics and design of artificial hands:
biomechanics of the human hand, artificial hands, dental biomechanics, emotional design,
ergonomics of hand tools, knee and foot biomechanics.
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