Project Type: Research and Education
Funds awarded in 2021: $249,995.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2025
Grant Recipient:
University of Missouri
Region: North Central
State: Missouri
Project Coordinator:
Jianfeng Zhou
University of Missouri
Description:
This poster presents the development and evaluation of adjustable ergonomic auxiliary handles designed to reduce musculoskeletal strain during agricultural tasks. Initial studies with static handles showed reductions in heart rate (5 bpm), energy expenditure (15%), and improved wrist posture, but highlighted limitations due to lack of adjustability, leading to increased elbow and shoulder strain.
To address this, new prototype designs were developed incorporating rotational movement and multi-point height adjustability to better align with individual body mechanics. These innovations aim to improve posture, reduce physical strain, and enhance comfort for diverse users, particularly women farmers.
The findings emphasize the importance of adaptive ergonomic design in agricultural tools to improve safety, efficiency, and usability.
To address this, new prototype designs were developed incorporating rotational movement and multi-point height adjustability to better align with individual body mechanics. These innovations aim to improve posture, reduce physical strain, and enhance comfort for diverse users, particularly women farmers.
The findings emphasize the importance of adaptive ergonomic design in agricultural tools to improve safety, efficiency, and usability.
Type:
Conference/Presentation Material
File:
Download file (PPTX)
This product is associated with the project "Improve the safety and health of women farmers by adapting farm tools and equipment"
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.