The Ergonomics of Robotics: Part 2

In this two-part series on robotics and wearable devices, highlighted the wearable device product category. Part 2 moves the discussion from wearable devices to how robotic surgery is changing the future of surgery. This article discloses five fundamental human factors that must be addressed in the design of any robotic surgical system. And not unlike part 1 on wearable devices, the terms ergonomics and human factors engineering are used interchangeably.