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Prospective ergonomics: origin, goal, and prospects.

Jean-Marc Robert1, Eric Brangier

  • 1École Polytechnique de Montréal, Department of Mathematics and Industrial Engineering, PO Box 6079, St. Centre-ville, Montréal, Québec, Canada H3C 3A7. jean-marc.robert@polymtl.ca

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Ergonomics can now be prospective, focusing on future needs beyond current corrective and design applications. This new approach anticipates user requirements for innovative solutions.

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Area of Science:

  • Ergonomics
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Design Science

Background:

  • Ergonomics traditionally addresses corrective (past-oriented) and design (present-oriented) activities.
  • These established fields focus on solving existing problems or designing identified artifacts.
  • A gap exists in proactively addressing future, yet-unidentified user needs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and define prospective ergonomics as a third category of ergonomic activity.
  • To differentiate prospective ergonomics from corrective ergonomics and ergonomics for design.
  • To explore the implications of prospective ergonomics for education, practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis and definition of prospective ergonomics.
  • Comparative analysis contrasting prospective ergonomics with corrective and design ergonomics.
  • Discussion of the origins, goals, and future prospects of prospective ergonomics.
  • Examination of the impacts on ergonomic education and professional practice.

Main Results:

  • Prospective ergonomics is defined as a future-oriented activity focused on anticipating and creating solutions for unidentified user needs.
  • This contrasts with corrective ergonomics (solving past problems) and design ergonomics (designing present solutions).
  • Prospective ergonomics necessitates a shift towards proactive need detection and imaginative solution development.

Conclusions:

  • Prospective ergonomics expands the scope of the discipline by addressing future-oriented challenges.
  • This new category requires new skills, including anticipating unmet needs and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • The integration of prospective ergonomics holds significant potential for advancing the field and its practical applications.