Multi–dimensional digital human models for ergonomic analysis based on natural data representations. (28th January 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Moes, Niels C.C.M.
• Is Part Of: International journal of the digital human. Volume 1:Number 1(2015)
• Page Start: 72
• Page End: 80
• Publication Date: 2015-01-28
• Subjects: human modelling -- ergonomics -- product design -- design process -- digital human models -- DHM -- multi–dimensional modelling -- tissue loads -- physiological effects -- anatomy -- morphology -- behaviour -- physiology -- posture -- data representation -- mechanical loads -- product quality; Human mechanics -- Computer simulation -- Periodicals; Human engineering -- Computer simulation -- Periodicals; Human-computer interaction -- Periodicals; 620.820113
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2046-3375

Abstract

Digital human models are often used for ergonomic analysis of product designs, before physical prototypes are available. However, existing digital human models cannot be used to simultaneously: 1) consider the tissue loads and the physiological effects of the tissue loads; 2) optimise the product properties. This paper develops multi–dimensional digital human models for ergonomic analysis based on natural data representations, which include anatomy, morphology, behaviour, physiology, tissue, and posture data representations. The results show that the multi–dimensional digital human models can be used to: 1) accelerate the design process; 2) assess mechanical and physiological loads inside the body and in the contact area between the body and the product; 3) optimise the quality of the product; 4) reduce the number of user trials needed to create the product.