Jarrod Smith

Xiaoxu Ji assembles a car, Joel Cort monitors his movementsKinesiology professor Joel Cort (right) is part of team of ergonomics researchers working to improve digital simulation tools to promote safety and efficiency in automotive assembly plants. Here, postdoctoral fellow Xiaoxu Ji straps on motion-capture sensors to record his movements.

Ergonomics project to speed simulations of auto plant operations

Kinesiology researchers are working to improve digital simulation tools used in manufacturing to promote workplace safety and efficiency.