A review of the methodology and applications of anthropometry in ergonomics and product design
Anthropometry is a key element of ergonomic studies for addressing the problem of fitting
the tasks/products to user characteristics, but there is a gap between anthropometric data …
the tasks/products to user characteristics, but there is a gap between anthropometric data …
[HTML][HTML] Prevalence of MSDs and postural risk assessment in floor mopping activity through subjective and objective measures
Background Residential and commercial cleaning is a part of our daily routine to maintain
sanitation around the environment. Health care of professionals involved in such cleaning …
sanitation around the environment. Health care of professionals involved in such cleaning …
The influence of hand tool design on hand grip strength: a review
Hand is made up of bones, tendons, ligaments, nerves and blood vessels that can be easily
debilitated and injured if the hand tool is not design ergonomically. Recently researchers …
debilitated and injured if the hand tool is not design ergonomically. Recently researchers …
Modeling and optimization using artificial neural network and genetic algorithm of self‐propelled machine reach envelope
Self‐propelled machinery, which is a crucial component of agricultural mechanization, is
essential for enhancing production. Few farming operations involve the operation of riding …
essential for enhancing production. Few farming operations involve the operation of riding …
Experimental analysis of user forces by test bench and manual hammer drill experiments with regard to vibrations and productivity
The user's forces have great influences on the load and on the drilling process of hammer
drills. Hence, these influences must be known in product development for reproducible …
drills. Hence, these influences must be known in product development for reproducible …
Development of ergo-refined operator's workplace and biophysically actual cost-benefit analysis of riding type self-propelled machines with special reference for …
BACKGROUND: Female agricultural workers contribute to 37% of the total agricultural
workforce in India, however, most self-propelled machinery is designed for male agricultural …
workforce in India, however, most self-propelled machinery is designed for male agricultural …
Objective usability evaluation of drywall screwdriver under consideration of the user experience
R Germann, B Jahnke, S Matthiesen - Applied ergonomics, 2019 - Elsevier
During validation of power tools, one objective is to determine the usability of the device for
several applications. A common way to gain this user knowledge is to carry out tests under …
several applications. A common way to gain this user knowledge is to carry out tests under …
Prevalence and severity of carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms among Iranian butchers and their association with occupational risk factors: Implications for ergonomic …
BACKGROUND: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common disorder among occupations
where upper extremities are actively involved in. Many occupational and non-occupational …
where upper extremities are actively involved in. Many occupational and non-occupational …
The contact length parameter as a geometric factor for user-centered design of pistol grip geometries of power tools
R Germann, N Schröder, S Matthiesen - Applied Ergonomics, 2022 - Elsevier
In this study the geometric parameter of the contact length is introduced, which intends to
combine force exertion and perceived handle comfort in an anthropometric length in order to …
combine force exertion and perceived handle comfort in an anthropometric length in order to …
An intelligent adjustable spanner for automated engagement with multi-diameter bolts/nuts during tightening/loosening process using vision system and fuzzy logic
MAH Ali, MA Alshameri - The International Journal of Advanced …, 2019 - Springer
The paper presents the development of a novel automated engagement intelligent spanner
that is capable of autonomously changing its jaws' size according to the diameters of the …
that is capable of autonomously changing its jaws' size according to the diameters of the …