Welcome to the website of the chair of ergonomics (Prof. Dr. phil. Klaus Bengler).
The Chair of Ergonomics at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the TUM School of Engineering and Design focuses on the innovative design and holistic evaluation of human-machine interactions, as well as the ergonomic and anthropometric optimization of technical systems for future applications. Safety, efficiency of use, and user satisfaction or acceptance in all usage scenarios play a central role here.
Research activities are gaining increasing importance in light of current demographic and economic developments, as the quality of ergonomic design and user-friendliness are becoming ever more crucial for many products in global competition. This applies to consumer goods as well as machinery in production environments and vehicles.
Furthermore, the scope of research is expanding to include future-oriented areas such as automated driving, robotics in medicine, and future work with new technologies. These fields place particular demands on human-machine interaction, as they combine complex systems with high safety standards and a heterogeneous user group.
Automated driving requires intuitive operating concepts and trust in highly automated systems, while robotics in medicine opens up new dimensions of precision and assistance. Similarly, the integration of collaborative robots, AI-supported assistance systems, and virtual work environments is fundamentally changing the world of work. The goal is to develop ergonomic solutions that are not only functional and safe, but also accepted and readily used.
Uni-DAS e.V. Doktorand*innen-Workshop 2026 @ Universität der Bundeswehr MünchenVom 25.-27.02.2026 waren Doktorandinnen des Lehrstuhl für Ergonomie/ Human Factors TUM zu Gast an der Universität der Bundeswehr München – drei Tage voller fachlichem Austausch, neuer Impulse und Networking im Rahmen des…
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Produktivität neu denken – mit Work Based Organizing (WBO)Viele Unternehmen stehen vor derselben Herausforderung:Neue Technologien sind da, doch Produktivität sinkt, Innovation stockt und Beschäftigte fühlen sich zunehmend überlastet. Ein zentraler Grund: Arbeit, Technik und Organisation greifen oft…
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Wir sind mittendrin! Heute präsentieren wir unsere Ergebnisse mit spannenden Vorträgen und einer großen, interaktiven Ausstellung. Ca. 120 Personen sind da und diskutieren heute mit uns und tauschen sich zu allen Dingen automatisiertes und autonomes Fahren aus. Hier sind einige Impressionen vom…
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The start to the new year could hardly have been better for the chair:As part of the New Year's reception, the Chair of Ergonomics opened its new research laboratory Future Work at the Technische Universität München Convergence Center Lab48 at Flughafen München. Many thanks also to Brigitte Richter…
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Der Lehrstuhl für Ergonomie/ Human Factors TUM auf der Hashtag#IEEE Hashtag#ITSC2025 in Gold Coast, Australien.
Wir freuen uns sehr, diese Woche auf der IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSC) in Gold Coast vertreten zu sein.
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This five-day summer school offers an intensive and immersive learning experience in systems modelling with FRAM and STAMP. Participants will explore how methods, tools, and teamwork help analyze and shape complex socio-technical systems.
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The FRAMily Meeting brings together researchers, practitioners, and enthusiasts of the Functional Resonance Analysis Method (FRAM) to exchange insights, explore new applications, and strengthen the international FRAM community.
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On October 30th at Pavilion 333, the TUM School of Engineering and Design (ED) hosted "Engineering Together – Towards Responsible Transformation": a public event showcasing how engineering, design, and society can jointly shape responsible transformation.
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Letzten Samstag waren wir mit unserer Projektidee beim Markt der Nachbarschaft in Hallbergmoos vertreten – und es war ein voller Erfolg!
Am Stand des Lehrstuhl für Ergonomie/ Human Factors TUM haben wir unser Living Lab FUTURE WORK vorgestellt, das ab diesem Monat im Lab48 der LabCampus GmbH am…
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