Facility Tours
Experience applied ergonomics in action with our exclusive facility tours. Get a behind-the-scenes look at cutting-edge workplaces where ergonomic principles are transforming the way people work. From state-of-the-art manufacturing floors to innovative office spaces, these tours offer a learning experience you won't find elsewhere. Whether you're looking to implement new strategies or simply gain inspiration, our facility tours are a must-attend feature of the conference.
Pre-registration is required. Select your preferred tour when you register for the conference.
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Monday, March 17
Rosen Hotels Laundry Facility
8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
The Rosen Hotels Laundry Facility handles 20-25 million pounds of laundry annually. The technology is the latest state-of-the-art technology in its industry. The Rosen Hotels Laundry Facility serves all seven Rosen Hotels. This tour will cover how the laundry employees use the equipment and move the towels, bed linens, and table linens throughout the process of intake, washing, drying, folding, sorting, and prepping for return to the Rosen Hotels, as well as an overview of the equipment maintenance and facility cleaning operations.
- Shoes — closed toe and flat shoes for walking in comfort, as well as safety.
- Attendees should leave bags or personal belongings on the bus or hotel as there is no secured storage area.
Ergonomics at Universal Orlando Resort — FULL CAPACITY
8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
This exclusive behind-the-scenes tour will showcase how Universal Orlando Resort applies best-in-class practices to ensure the safety and comfort of their team members while maintaining a world-class, immersive, and memorable experience for guests. Gain insight into Universal's commitment to ensuring the safety of both team members and guests. Explore ergonomics challenges faced by industry professionals and innovative solutions applied to a range of operations, including:
- Material Handling: Learn how Universal handles heavy and large objects efficiently and safely.
- Temperature Control: Discover how the park manages temperature for both guests and employees in challenging environments.
- Access Challenges: See how Universal ensures smooth accessibility in spaces like costuming, equipment maintenance, and guest-facing operations.
- Specialized Areas: Visit unique applications like costuming and puppetry, food service kitchens, and other critical operations that support guest experiences.
Explore how Universal Orlando Resort strives to be the employer of choice through their dedication to safety, innovation, and creation of a positive working environment.
- Closed-toed shoes, shirts with sleeves and slacks.
- No videos or photos allowed throughout the tour.
- A signed Non-Disclosure Agreement documentation will be required to enter the bus to the tour.
University of Central Florida - Virtual Reality and Human Computer Interface (HCI) Labs
12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
The tour will take place in the University of Central Florida's virtual-and-augmented-reality (VR/AR) labs and will circulate among 8-10 stations highlighting research in interactive computer-mediated immersive simulations of environments or experiences involving sight, sound, and touch, blending of real and virtual objects. UCF's research in VR/AR encompasses a wide range of fundamental topics, including computer graphics, multi-modal system show will include displays, tracking, haptics, robotics, 3D interaction, illusions of presence/tele-presence, and human factors. One particular focus will be on human-centered experiences involving avatars and virtual humans for training teachers, healthcare practitioners, and military personnel, as well as for entertainment and general work productivity applications.
- No bulky backpacks
- No stiletto high heels.
- Bags will be set aside in the area of the lab before entering the VR system area.