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Ergonomics and Ergogenics Technology Centre

ERGO Technology Centre (ERGOTC) specialises in ergonomics and ergogenics of human performance.

We help organisations develop viable technologies and products to enhance human movement and the performance of athletes and the general population.

ERGOTC is helmed by sports and exercise science experts from diverse fields such as biomechanics, physiology, psychology, biochemistry, nutrition, motor control and learning, strength and conditioning, and kinesiology.

ERGO Technology Centre

Our core competencies

  • Consultancy services on human movement and research for industry applications
  • Assessing test protocols for ecological validity
  • Applying sports and exercise sciences to assess human performance
  • Development of evidence-based exercise programmes and the innovation of sports technology for performance enhancement

Our consultancy and R&D work 

ERGOTC has collaborated with numerous organisations to enhance occupational health, safety and work performance, such as:

  • National Research Foundation
  • Singapore Armed Forces
  • Singapore Civil Defence Force
  • Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
  • Singapore Sports Institute
  • Singapore Sports Council
  • Defence Medical and Environment Research Institute
  • Defence Science Organisation
  • Singapore Totalisator Board
  • Ministry of Education
  • Outward Bound Singapore 
  • Nanyang Technological University

Read about some of our current R&D work below:


The kinematics and kinetics of the tennis forehand stroke

The kinematics and kinetics of the tennis forehand stroke

Partner: Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia

This project attempts to investigate and quantify the kinematics and kinetics of the tennis forehand stroke through the use of high-speed optical camera systems and embedded force sensors in tennis rackets.

Research study on the physiological effects of firefighting on SCDF responders and the validity of breathing apparatus proficiency test (BAPT) procedures

Research study on the physiological effectss

Partner: Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)

This study will provide SCDF commanders and trainers with a more comprehensive profiling of their firefighters’ physiological capacity and aid in the development of a more task-specific training programme.

Augmented reality in mainstream sports medicine: Marker-less motion capture system to diagnose and treat lower limb injuries

Augmented reality in mainstream sports medicine

Partners: Nanyang Technological University and Ministry of Education

This project aims to develop a marker-less motion capture system to gather accurate 3D joint kinematic data for possible use in a clinical setting.


Interested in working with us?

For enquiries or collaboration opportunities, please email us at help-otd@rp.edu.sg