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Operators experience discomfort and strain due to difficulties in pushing the cart over long distances and in organising tools and setting up workstations.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objectives<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>To redesign the makeshift vehicle repairing cart by incorporating ergonomic principles and relevant anthropometric data of target users, aiming to reduce physical fatigue and improve usability.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Ergonomic evaluations were conducted to identify areas of discomfort, focussing on body parts affected. The operators expressed postural discomfort in different parts of the body like the lower back, neck, shoulder, forearm, wrist, ankle, and foot.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Researchers made recommendations for the proper layout of the tools, provision for manipulating the vehicle in a better manner with ergonomically designed handles, and provision of a modular workstation detachable from the main unit. 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