The effective use of computational modeling and simulation tools early in the design process
is arguably becoming a gold standard for modern product development. Compared to many …

The rapid introduction of sophisticated computers, services, telecommunications systems,
and manufacturing systems has caused a major shift in the way people use and work with …

Many vehicle design and safety assessment applications use physical and virtual
representations of vehicle occupants within the vehicle interior. Proper use of these human …

Published postural angles for driving comfort are based on theoretical calculations and not
observed driving postures. An experiment was conducted to investigate observed optimum …

A new model for predicting automobile driving posture is presented. The model, based on
data from a study of 68 men and women in 18 vehicle package and seat conditions, is …

Occupational Ergonomics: Principles of Work Design focuses on the fundamentals in
ergonomics design and evaluation. Divided into two parts, it covers the background for the …

In most industries, musculoskeletal injuries are the most common work-related reason for
employee absences. These injuries are often caused by static postures or repetitive …

The effects of vehicle package, seat, and anthropometric variables on posture were studied
in a laboratory vehicle mockup. Participants (68 men and women) selected their preferred …

In this paper, the computational problem of inverse kinematics of arm prehension
movements was investigated. How motions of each joint involved in arm movements can be …

Early integration of ergonomics in the vehicle design process requires appropriate CAD
tools. 15 years ago, the German car industry developed a new, three-dimensional tool for …