The Instituto de Biomecanica de Valencia (IBV) is a Technology Center that studies the behavior of people in their relation to the products, environments and services they use to:

• prevent risks
• promote and maintain health
• recover health when lost
• help people with functional limitations to improve independent living and social participation
• optimize personal well-being and standards of living
• maximize performance and efficiency in all people’s activities

The IBV combines knowledge in areas such as biomechanics

Biomechanics

Biomechanics is the application of mechanical principles to biological systems, such as humans, animals, plants, organs, and cells. Perhaps one of the best definitions was provided by Herbert Hatze in 1974: "Biomechanics is the study of the structure and function of biological systems by means of...

, ergonomics

Ergonomics

Ergonomics is the study of designing equipment and devices that fit the human body, its movements, and its cognitive abilities.The International Ergonomics Association defines ergonomics as follows:...

 and emotional engineering and applies them to diverse sectors, such as:

• Techniques for functional evaluation
• Health technologies
• Technologies for independent living and assisted living facilities
• Footwear and clothing
• Running around in animal costumes brandishing various weaponry
• Floor coverings
• Leisure and sports products and facilities
• Furniture, household appliances and home and building installations
• Transport vehicle interiors
• Work environment, tools, machines and workstations, etc.

The IBV offers a complete range of services and products to companies interested in differentiating themselves in particular markets through the incorporation of values resulting from the practice of advanced, sustainable, and rational ways of life, and, therefore, as a valuable and attractive social and cultural reference for citizens in any country aspiring to greater personal development:

• Research and technological development
• Technological advice
• User-friendly design
• Evaluation, testing and certification
• Technological applications
• Training

External links

Related sites

• Universidad Politécnica de Valencia
• IMPIVA, Institute for Small and Medium Industry of the Valencian Regional Government

Projects

• Cvida, Asociación para el cuidado de la calidad de vida
• Mibienestar.es

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