The history of ergonomics in the United States is traced. Areas are identified in which further research and development are needed. At the same time, a body of knowledge exists in the behavioral and biological sciences that would be immediately useful if but made available in suitable form. Technologies should be developed or expanded immediately in such areas. Feedback from designers who apply the information, from those who operate and maintain systems and from those otherwise affected by them should provide positive direction for future endeavors in ergonomics.
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