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ergonomics
Last modified: Tuesday, November 25, 1997 

 
The science concerned with designing safe and comfortable machines for humans. For example, one branch of ergonomics deals with designing furniture that avoids causing backaches and muscle cramps. In the computer field, ergonomics plays an important role in the design of monitors and keyboards.

Another term for ergonomics is human engineering.

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Human-computer interaction resources page 
This page compiles a list of resources available on the internet pertaining to human-computer interaction. Resources divided into categories for easier navigation.

Ergonomics at work
Contains a collection of articles relating to ergonomics and information on ergonomically-designed workstations and accessories from Allscan Distributors.

ErgoWare
Home page for ErgoWare, provider of ergonomic computer accessories. Their site also contains a collection of useful related links.

University of California's Ergonomics Program
Provides information on current research, publications and conferences, tips, and publications.

Workspace Resources
This resource page includes links to design information, FAQs, and product resources for ergonomic computer furniture.

Yahoo!'s ergonomics acessories page
Yahoo!'s directory of links to companies offering ergonomically-designed computer accessories.

Yahoo!'s ergonomics companies page
Yahoo!'s directory of companies that provide ergonomically-designed products.

Yahoo!'s ergonomics page
Yahoo!'s directory of links relating to ergonomics.

Carnegie-Mellon's human computer interaction institute
Home page of the Human-Computer Interaction Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. The site includes technical reports, videos, software, and other information about their institute.

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Computer Science

User Interfaces

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carpal tunnel syndrome

HCI

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