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Stepping up stability
A new prosthetic foot that helps stability and acts more like a natural limb has been developed to improve comfort for users
TODAY IN ERGONOMICS AND HUMAN FACTORS
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Safety during tough tasks
Funeral home workers have been given new advice on operating safely in environments that are physically, as well as mentally, challenging
Working with nature
Could rethinking the traditional idea of productivity in ergonomics help create a greener and more sustainable tomorrow?
In tune with movement
Why using a smaller keyboard could help protect pianists from injuries caused by stretching to reach the right note
Finding the AI balance
New research explores how to ensure the most effective collaboration between humans and technology in the workplace
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The tech of tomorrow
This year’s CES show in Las Vegas included robot workers, cars that think like humans and much, much more
TALKING POINTS
Setting the tone
Can different colours alter how we feel? Read more
Looking ahead
How tech might change everyday lives by 2050 Read more
Gender divide
Women and men’s home working experiences Read more
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