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Collection of anthropometry from older and physically impaired persons: traditional methods versus TC2 3-D body scanner
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posted on 2012-10-31, 11:19 authored by Ruth Sims, Russell MarshallRussell Marshall, Diane GyiDiane Gyi, Steve SummerskillSteve Summerskill, Keith CaseWith advances in technology it is now possible to collect a wide range of anthropometric data, to a high
degree of accuracy, using 3D light-based body scanners. This gives the potential to speed up the
collection of anthropometric data for design purposes, to decrease processing time and data input
required, and to reduce error due to inaccuracy of measurements taken using more traditional methods
and equipment (anthropometer, stadiometer and sitting height table). However, when the data collection
concerns older and/or physically impaired people there are serious issues for consideration when
deciding on the best method to collect anthropometry. This paper discusses the issues arising when
collecting data using both traditional methods of data collection and a first use by the experimental team
of the TC2 3D body scanner, when faced with a ‘non-standard’ sample, during an EPSRC funded research
project into issues surrounding transport usage by older and physically impaired people.
Relevance to industry: Designing products, environments and services so that the increasing ageing
population, as well as the physically impaired, can use them increases the potential market. To do this,
up-to-date and relevant anthropometry is often needed. 3D light-based bodyscanners offer a potential
fast way of obtaining this data, and this paper discusses some of the issues with using one scanner with
older and disabled people.
History
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- Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
Citation
SIMS, R., 2012. Collection of anthropometry from older and physically impaired persons: traditional methods versus TC2 3-D body scanner. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 42 (1), pp. 65 - 72.Publisher
© Elsevier B.V.Version
- VoR (Version of Record)
Publication date
2012Notes
This article was published in the International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics [© Elsevier] and the definitive version is available at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2011.10.002ISSN
0169-8141eISSN
1872-8219Publisher version
Language
- en