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Topic 01 - Human Factors and Ergonomics (1.1 Anthropometrics (Examples of…
Topic 01 - Human Factors and Ergonomics
1.1 Anthropometrics
Examples of Data
How far people can reach
How much space a person needs
How much force a person can exert
The heigh and/or width of a person
Length of arms/legs
Size of person's feet
Size of a person's hand
Human Factors and Ergonomics both mean the
same
thing
improving the
physical
characteristics depending on the human who uses it
Data
Primary
information collected by
designer
and is
specific
to the development of their product
Secondary
information
already
collected by
another party
and can be applied to an
alternate
situation than what is was intended for
Static
Anthropometric Data
when someone is
still
- weight, height, leg length
Dynamic
Anthropemtric Data
when someone is
moving
- cycling, crash dummies, lifting an object
Quantative Data
Measurable data (
numbers
)
Qualitative Data
In-depth
data to understand
perception
Normal Distribution Curve
The most
common
result
Extremes of User Populations
5th Percentile
Smallest
95th Percentile
Largest
50th Percentile
The group with the most common features (mean, mode and medium) called the
Population Stereotype
Tools
Sliding Callipers
Stadiometer
Torso Callipers
Cloth Tape Measures
Harpenden Anthropometer
Physiological Factors
Designing for Discomfort
fast food outlets
skating blocks
fire alarms
young person beep
Biomechanics
The way organisms
move
Redesign to
reduce impact
physiologically (ergonomic keyboard)
Psychological Factors
Dr. Lionel Tiger Four-Pleasure Framework
Physio-Pleasure
Five
Sensory Organs
Psycho-Pleasure
mental and emotional reactions
Socio-Pleasure
Relationships with others,
status
, self-image
Ideo-Pleasure
Peoples taste and
values
Used to evaluate the
working efficiency
in a
structured
way
Environment Factors
Factors from the environment that can affect
performance