Biomechanics and Ergonomics in Applications of Machines Design
A special issue of Machines (ISSN 2075-1702). This special issue belongs to the section "Machine Design and Theory".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 29
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biomechanics; biomedical engineering; human factors; ergonomics; sensors; human-systems interaction; lower limb work-related musculoskeletal disorders
2. LASI, Laboratório Associado de Sistemas Inteligentes, Guimarães, Portugal
Interests: biomechanics; finite element method; multibody systems dynamics; optimization; machine learning
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2. LASI, Laboratório Associado de Sistemas Inteligentes, Guimarães, Portugal
Interests: robots; human-robot interaction friction stir welding; industrial robotics; control systems and CAD-based robotics; pattern recognition
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Automation and robotics have increasingly become part of human environments, which raises awareness about how essential it is to develop systems that are safe, efficient, and adapted to human capabilities and limitations.
This Special Issue will gather advances highlighting the role of biomechanics and ergonomics in shaping the development, operation, and maintenance of traditional and advanced systems—including automated and robotic technologies.
We welcome contributions that explore how biomechanical and ergonomic principles are applied to improve system performance, user experience, and overall human–system integration across a wide range of sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, and transportation.
Original research work, theoretical studies, and review articles are all encouraged. Topics of interest include but are not limited to ergonomic evaluation methods, biomechanical modelling and analysis, human–system interaction, collaborative robotics, wearable and assistive technology, and intelligent automation systems.
Dr. Ana Teresa Gabriel
Dr. Marta Carvalho
Dr. Nuno Mendes
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biomechanics
- biomedical engineering
- biomechanics
- machines design
- ergonomics
- human–system interaction
- collaborative robotics
- wearable and assistive technology
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