1. What is Ergonomics or Human Factors Engineering (HFE)? Who are Human Factors Engineers? What do they do? What are the applications of HFE? Why is it important ? Compiled and Presented by: Avinash Konkani BE, MS (BME) Biomedical & Human Factors Engineer How HFE is applied in Biomedical Engineering ?
31. Example of Bad Designs: Negligence of HFE In the remote control which key makes volume up & down. The button for HOT water is above and the tap for hot water is very below. The user will get confuse. The coffee holder is in the way of CD player’s control unit !!!!***????
32. Example of Bad Designs: Negligence of HFE Which control is for window glass and door lock ? Above key opens clock wise & the below key opens anti clock wise !!!! Which control makes the fan on & which one the light? !!!!***????