Artificial Intelligence in Ergonomics: A Review of Methods, Applications, and Human-Centered Implications Across Industrial Sectors

Abstract 

The ergonomics is gradually becoming a part of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This review is done to improve occupational safety, productivity and human-system interaction. More recent literature on AI-based ergonomic valuation, intervention techniques and monitoring in various industrial sectors to assist in real time posture assessment, workload assessment, ergonomic risk assessment and adaptive work design Key AI methods, such as, wearable sensor analytics, computer vision and machine learning, are discussed in regard to their capability. Healthcare, agriculture, construction, manufacturing, office, aerospace, logistics, mining, automotive, defence and institutions of the public sector applications are critically reviewed. The paper also speaks about the human-centered and cognitive ergonomics views, the necessity to place AI in the human capabilities and decision-making processes. Issues surrounding data quality, workforce readjustment, user receptivity, system integration and ethical issues are studied. This review establishes areas of research gaps, new trends and future directions within which safer and healthier work environments can be developed through ethical, intelligent and ergonomic solutions to be maintained. 

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence; Ergonomics; Workplace Safety; Human Factors; Industrial Applications; Review.