Ergonomics is the scientific decipline concerned with the understanding of interaction among human and other elements of a system, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data and methords to design in order to optimize human wellbeing and overall system performance. Ergonomics contribute to the design and evaluation of tasks, jobs, products, environment and system in order to make them compatible with the needs, abilities, and limitations of people/ users. There is urgent need to introduce the subject ‘Ergonomics/ Human factors Engineering’ in the curricula of engineering, Technology and Design education to produce skilled and expert manpower with technical know-hows of Ergonomcis. In order to deliver user friendly product and production system along with promotion of quality of work-life, use of ergonomics principles in all aspects of life is of utmost necessity.
    This course will give insights of current trends of industrial revolution in manufacturing industries,knowledge of ergonomics: physical,cognitive and organizational in context of production/ manufacturing Industries. This course will familiarize the participants with various aspects of Industry 4.0. The current revolution in manufacturing Industries deals with automation of processes, however it does not entail zero manpower. The job requires skilled personnel who are trained in advanced manufacturing tools and techniques for successful implementation of 4th Industrial revolution. The course is intended to enrich participants with these basic skills. The course will generate knowledge about current trends in context of role of human factors engineering, human computer interaction in manufacturing industries.

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Course Benefit

1. Particpants engaged in technical education (Engineering/ Design), will be sensitized towards importance and principles of the Ergonomics in context of manufacturing industries.
2. Encourage faculty members and professionals to establish lab facilities in their institutes and carry research work.
3. This event will help faculty members to apply design thinking in Applied Ergonomics and it will help in teaching learning process to build employable workforce for future industries.
4. Participants will become aware about the various facilities/ instruments available in Ergonomics Laboratory, Department of Design, IIT Guwahati.

Mode of Instruction

1. Illustrated Lectures.
2. Interactive Sessions.
3. Virtual Tour of Ergonomics Lab.

Resource Person

Faculty members of Department of Design, IIT Guwahati will deliever lectures on different topics.

Course Material

Each participant will be provided with a set of course material on the subject.

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