Anthropometry
All this data is used to gather a
statistical data of large population, then extrapolating the data and using the
knowledge to design new products with proper ergonomics. The more the accuracy
of the data, the better the design is. When any new product is being designed
one should know how the design should be so that maximum people are more
comfortable in using it. For example a chair, its height width... And other
details.
Anthropometric data is just not
used for designing products but even measuring the health, checking if a child
is growing properly. It can be used to design new systems. Anthropometry can be
used in cloth design, industrial design, etc.
These days the computerized 3D
human shapes are used for anthropometric analysis. Equipment design has just
got better and easier since then. We should consider several things like if we
are designing car wheels, they are bound to use in the heat, rain and cold. The
grips should be sturdy and long lasting. A remote control should have labels
readable by all age groups. I designed a phone for the elderly people and I had
to consider several factors like the keys should be large enough, the ring
should be loud enough and the battery should last longer.
When we are designing a new
equipment we have to take care the object is easily reachable, there shouldn't be
any unwanted contact, the posture should remain comfortable and safe, operating
the equipment should be easy and for this we have consider the length and width
of arms, hands, fingers, elbows, shoulders and even check the grip and its
strength. All this has to be considered
while designing objects as simple as bottle tops, handles, switches to
complicated gadgets and automobiles. Anthropometry is used in day to day life
and has several applications.
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