Integration of time as a factor in ergonomic simulation.
The paper describes the application of a simulation based ergonomic evaluation. Within a pilot project, the algorithms of the screening method of the European Assembly Worksheet were transferred into an existing digital human model. Movement data was recorded with an especially developed hybrid Motion Capturing system. A prototype of the system was built and is currently being tested at the Volkswagen Group. First results showed the feasibility of the simulation based ergonomic evaluation with Motion Capturing.
Volkswagen Group, Fachreferat Ergonomie, Berliner Ring 2, 38436 Wolfsburg, Germany. Mario.Walther@Volkswagen.de
Mario
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Walther
Begoña Toledo
BT
Muñoz
D000465:Algorithms; D001336:Automobiles; D003198:Computer Simulation; D006804:Ergonomics; D006801:Humans; D007221:Industry; D009068:Movement; D013997:Time Factors; D014741:Video Recording