Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
V. International Siirt Conference on Scientific Research, Siirt, Türkiye, 28 - 30 Kasım 2025, ss.683-688, (Tam Metin Bildiri)
Ergonomics has evolved significantly throughout history as a
multidisciplinary field that aims to optimize the interaction between humans
and their working environments. The first systematic ergonomic practices
emerged in the late 19th century with the acceleration of industrialization,
focusing primarily on improving worker health and enhancing production
efficiency. In the mid-20th century, experiences from World War II increased
the importance of topics such as human–machine interaction, cognitive workload
and task design, transforming ergonomics into a shared domain of engineering,
psychology and physical sciences. During this period, anthropometric
measurements, workstation design, motion economy and workload analysis became
fundamental components of ergonomic design Today, ergonomics has expanded
beyond traditional physical risk factors due to rapid technological
transformation, including Industry 4.0, artificial intelligence, digital twins
and virtual reality. Additionally, digital work environments, augmented
reality–supported training systems, ergonomic decisionmaking tools and flexible
production structures have broadened the scope of ergonomic applications. In
recent years, advancements in smart sensor technologies, data-driven assessment
tools and adaptive production models have shifted ergonomics from a
risk-focused approach to a proactive system based on continuous monitoring and
real-time feedback. These developments enable more precise identification of
musculoskeletal risks, real-time tracking of worker behavior and objective
evaluation of ergonomic interventions. When implemented effectively, these
technologies enhance worker safety and facilitate the early detection of
ergonomic risk factors. This study explains how ergonomics has been redefined
through digital transformation. A bibliometric analysis was conducted using the
Web of Science (WoS) database with the keywords “Ergonomics” and “Industry
4.0.” The findings indicate that the concepts of “Human Factors,” “Safety,”
“Collaborative Robotics,” and “Digital Twin” are frequently used together in
the literature. As a result, the traditional ergonomics approach, which
primarily focused on physical risk factors, has evolved—under the influence of
digital transformation—into a data-driven, continuously monitored, and
human-centered proactive framework.