Human Factors and Ergonomics Research Issue of Augmented Technology for Human Movement

Abstract

Recently, technology to augment human body movements is being developed. Herein, we aimed to focus on technologies developed to assist joint movements and human’s interaction with it and discusses research issues that should be addressed via human factors and ergonomics. In addition, we have presented an overview of near-future issues related to human factors and ergonomics by foreseeing technological enhancements and expansion of the user numbers and application areas.