'Ergonomics is still an integral part of the design process at Spark', according to Spark Director Robert Barnhoorn during his presentation at the Dutch Association of Ergonomics conference ‘Top performances - Ergonomics in progress ‘09'.

Ergonomics integral to Spark design process
Barnhoorn explained this in the context of a number of exciting Spark projects: a Braille display, a device for tilting a wheelchair, a horse saddle and the PAL-V flying car which Spark is currently working on.

Based on Barnhoorn's presentation, two articles have been published in the Journal of Ergonomics, April 2009:
Article about Unite horse saddle
Article about wheelchair tilting device