title: Computer-aided human modelling programs for workstation design.
abstract: In designing a workstation, computer-aided human modelling programs can be used advantageously to analyse human-fit to the workstation components. The analysis is performed within a three-dimensional computer graphics environment. To illustrate the current state of development, six representative programs were selected: CYBERMAN, COMBIMAN, CREW CHIEF, JACK, SAMMIE, and MANNEQUIN. The programs differ considerably in terms of system requirement, operating characteristics, applicability and the various ergonomic evaluation functions available in the human modelling programs. The comparative analysis of the programs will aid the user to select the appropriate program for a particular workstation design.
authors.affiliation: Department of Industrial Engineering, Technical University of Nova Scotia, Halifax, Canada.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Das
authors.forename: A K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Sengupta
mesh_terms: D000886:Anthropometry; D003196:Computer Graphics; D003198:Computer Simulation; D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D004867:Equipment Design; D006804:Ergonomics / Q000379:methods*; D007374:Interior Design and Furnishings; D012984:Software