NEW RELEASE: Focus on Ergonomics and Anthropometrics. A unique examination of Human Factors in Design.
Included is a purpose designed interactive ‘Human Size Calculator’, which will help students learn about anthropometrics and allows them to find the correct dimensions for a range of users when designing products.
This title is available as part of the
Focus D&T Online Resource Pack. See below for sample screen and a list of topics.
Featuring our unique Human Size calculator:
The Focus Human Size Calculator includes dimension data for most common dimensions and for various datasets e.g. Female Adult 18-64 years. Students
can:
● Select a population group e.g. Boy 3, years old
● Select a dimension e.g. Hand Breadth
● Choose a percentile range e.g. 20th to 80th percentiles
● Add this data to a grid within the app
● Copy and paste the data into spreadsheet or document
● Print the data direct from the Focus App
● Copy or print a screenshot direct from the app
Information source:
The data and images used in this simulation have been adapted by the kind permission of Open Ergonomics Ltd.
List of Topics covered:
● What is Ergonomics?
● What is Anthropometrics?
● Human Size Calculator
● Cognitive Ergonomics
● Organisational Ergonomics
● Environmental Ergonomics
● Human-Computer Interaction
● Safety Ergonomics
● Occupational Ergonomics
● Design Prototyping
● Office Desk and Chair Ergonomics
● Handle Design
● Ergonomics of Lighting
● Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Ergonomics
● Studying and Careers in Ergonomics
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