The main goal of this project is to conduct an integrated evaluation of Vergo's technology, the Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA), and other established ergonomic standards in a real-world workplace environment. This involves coordinating and executing the pilot project to assess the effectiveness of Vergo's technology in identifying high-risk postures and preventing musculoskeletal injuries, while also considering its performance in comparison to REBA and other relevant industry guidelines. The project aims to gather data, analyze results, and provide feedback on the platforms' performances, offering insights into their practical utility and impact on workplace safety. This comprehensive assessment will help determine the strengths and weaknesses of each approach and identify opportunities for improvement.

Project Plan:

Clear timeline, roles, resources, and risk assessment for evaluating Vergo's performance in calculating REBA, RULA, NIOSH, and other ergonomic standards.

Literature Review:

Summarized ergonomic standards, including REBA, RULA, NIOSH, and others, along with gaps in the literature related to computer vision-based assessments.

Data Collection Protocol:

Detailed data collection instructions for capturing data relevant to REBA, RULA, NIOSH, and other standards using the Vergo platform.

Data Collection and Analysis:

Processed data and analysis of how Vergo calculates REBA, RULA, NIOSH, and other standards.

Identification of any discrepancies or variations in results compared to manual assessments.

Performance Evaluation:

Assessment of the Vergo computer vision platform's accuracy and reliability in calculating REBA, RULA, NIOSH, and other ergonomic standards.

Comparison of Vergo's calculations with manual assessments for each standard.

Report:

Comprehensive project summary, highlighting the performance of the Vergo platform in calculating REBA, RULA, NIOSH, and other standards.

Identification of strengths, weaknesses, and recommendations for improvement in each standard calculation.

To support students in completing the project, we will provide mentorship, training, access to resources, regular check-ins, collaboration opportunities, and connections to experts in ergonomics. We will also offer assistance with documentation, presentation coaching, problem-solving, feedback, networking, and adaptability to address any challenges that may arise during the project.