Deneb/ERGO-a simulation based human factors tool

The Deneb/ERGO software is an interactive, 3D simulation-based tool for human factors and ergonomic analysis. The tool is very useful for workplace design and analysis, allowing the user to rapidly prototype human motion within a work area using a graphical motion programming paradigm. Capabilities are provided for developing time standards and studying the ergonomics of a job related to lifting, energy expenditure and posture analysis using percentile based, fully articulated 3D human models. The presentation first focuses on the need for such a software tool and then discusses the various motion programming and analysis capabilities of the software.