Wearable Sensors and Technologies in Ergonomics, and Occupational Safety & Health
A special issue of Electronics (ISSN 2079-9292). This special issue belongs to the section "Bioelectronics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 August 2022) | Viewed by 11675
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Interests: wearable technology; smart textiles; biomechanics; ergonomics; human factors engineering; machine learning
Interests: ergonomics and human factors; wearable technology; predictive modeling; occupational health and safety; healthcare ergonomics; biomechanics in disability and inclusive design
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Wearable devices have been used in several domains including medical, sports, fitness, rehabilitation, fashion, military, gaming, and entertainment. However, the use of wearable devices for enhanced occupational health, safety, and ergonomics continue to capture the attention of scientists and engineers. Indeed, many researchers are developing these types of innovative medical devices, several of which are reaching the commercial market. The main aim of this Special Issue is to seek high-quality research studies that highlight the recent developments and applications, and address the challenges of wearable sensors/technologies at the workplace. The topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- The development, assessment, and application of wearable sensors/technologies in ergonomics.
- The development, assessment, and application of wearable sensors/technologies in occupational safety and health.
- The application of wearable sensors for measuring physiological parameters in the workplace.
- The application of wearable sensors for measuring physical parameters in the workplace.
- The role of wearable sensors and technologies in decreasing musculoskeletal disorders.
- The development and applications of exoskeletons in ergonomics.
- Usability studies related to the application of wearable sensors and technologies in the workplace.
- Smart personal protective equipment (PPE) in the workplace.
- Concerns and challenges with using wearable sensors and technologies in the workplace.
- The market and acceptability of wearable devices in the workplace.
Dr. Mohammad Iman Mokhlespour Esfahani
Dr. Sol Lim
Dr. Reza Akhavian
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- wearable technology
- wearable sensor
- smart garments
- smart textiles
- exoskeleton
- ergonomics
- human factors engineering
- occupational safety and health
- smart personal protective equipment (PPE)
- usability
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