Handbook of Digital Human Modeling Research for Applied Ergonomics and Human Factors Engineering

Many human factors specialists lack the engineering knowledge to communicate possible modifications to their design team. Closing this gap between capability and expectation, Handbook of Digital Human Modeling provides a detailed description of the fundamentals, tools, and applications in the field digital human modeling. The book covers applications in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, data visualization and simulation, defense and military systems, design for impaired mobility, healthcare and medical, information systems, and product design. This text also contains tools to help evaluate product and work design while reducing the need for physical prototyping.

The rapid introduction of sophisticated computers, services, telecommunications systems, and manufacturing systems has caused a major shift in the way people use and work with technology. It is not surprising that computer-aided modeling has emerged as a promising method for ensuring products meet the requirements of the consumer. The Handbook of Digital Human Modeling provides comprehensive coverage of the theory, tools, and methods to effectively achieve this objective. The 56 chapters in this book, written by 113 contributing authorities from Canada, China, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Taiwan, UK, and the US, provide a wealth of international knowledge and guidelines. They cover applications in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, data visualization and simulation, defense and military systems, design for impaired mobility, healthcare and medicine, information systems, and product design. The text elucidates tools to help evaluate product and work design while reducing the need for physical prototyping. Additional software and demonstration materials on the CRC Press web site include a never-before-released 220-page step-by-step UGS-Siemens JackTM help manual developed at Purdue University. The current gap between capability to correctly predict outcomes and set expectation for new and existing products and processes affects human-system performance, market acceptance, product safety, and satisfaction at work. The handbook provides the fundamental concepts and tools for digital human modeling and simulation with a focus on its foundations in human factors and ergonomics. The tools identified and made available in this handbook help reduce the need for physical prototyping. They enable engineers to quantify acceptability and risk in design in terms of the human factors and ergonomics.

Foundations of Digital Human Modeling Introduction, V.G. Duffy Some Requirements and Fundamental Issues in Digital Human Modeling, D.B. Chaffin A Scientific Perspective of Digital Human Modeling: Past, Present And Future, H.Bubb and F. Fritzsche Historical Perspectives on Human Performance Modeling, T.B. Sheridan Physics-Based Digital Human Modeling: Predictive Dynamics, K. Abdel-Malek and J. Arora Workplace Methods and Use of Digital Human Modeling, A. Stephens and M.L.H. Jones Virtual Environments and Digital Human Models, T. Alexander and S.R. Ellis Modeling Fundamentals Methods, Models and Technology for Lifting Biomechanics, M. LaFiandra Data-Based Human Motion Simulation Methods, W. Park Computational Approaches in Digital Human Modeling, T. Marler, J. Arora, S. Beck, J. Lu, A. Mathai, A. Patrick, and C. Swan Impact Simulation and Biomechanical Human Body Models, R. Happee and J. Wismans Development of Hand Models for Ergonomic Applications, T.J. Armstrong, J. Choi and V. Ahuja Foot Modeling and Footwear Development, A. Luximon and R. Goonetilleke Shape and Size Analysis and Standards, A. Godil and S. Ressler Modeling Response Time and Accuracy for Digital Humans, M. Yamaguchi and R.W. Proctor Psychophysiology in Digital Human Modeling, R.W. Backs and W. Boucsein Mathematical Models of Human Text Classification, A. Noorinaeini and M. Lehto Modeling Task Administration Protocols for Human and Robot E-Workers, H. Ko and S. Nof Visualization, Perceptualization and Data Rendering, D. Stredney and D. Ebert Computing Infrastructure and Methods for Visualizing Large Scale Dynamic Simulations, V. Popescu and C. Hoffman Multi-Objective Optimization for Short Duration Dynamic Events, H. Fang and M. Zhou Modeling the Role of Human Behaviors in A System-Of-Systems, D. DeLaurentis Verification and Validation of Human Modeling Systems, A. Ouidenhuizen, G.F. Zehner, and J.A. Hudson Evaluation and Analysis Digital Human Modeling-Evaluation Tools, D. Lamkull, C. Berlin, and R. Ortengren Discomfort Evaluation and Motion Measurement, X. Wang Optimization in Design: A Digital Human Modeling Perspective, M.B. Parkinson Ergonomics For Computer Usage, P.F. Stringfellow, S. Sadasivan, and A.K. Gramopadhye Workload Assessment Predictability for Digital Human Models, J. Grobelny, R. Michalski, and W. Karwowski Human Modeling and Simulation, J. Yang Statistical Methods for Human Motion Modeling, J. Faraway A Motion Simulation Tool for Automotive Interior Design, G. Monnier, X. Wang, and J. Trasbot Human Performance: Evaluating the Cognitive Aspects, B.F. Gore Instrumentation in Support of Dynamic Digital Human Modeling, D.R. Morr, J.F. Wiechel, and S.A. Metzler Instrumentation for Evaluating Effective Human-Computer Systems Design, J.T. Dennerlein and P.W. Johnson The Psychophysiology of Emotion, Arousal and Personality-Methods and Models, W. Boucsein and R.W. Backs Biometrics, Y. Du Data Mining and Its Applications in Digital Human Modeling, Y. Liu Motion Capture and Human Motion Reconstruction, S. Ausejo and X. Wang The Use of Digital Human Modeling for Advanced Industrial Applications, C. Godin and J. Chiang Applications Digital Human Modeling in Automotive Product Applications, L. Hanson, D. Hogberg, and A. Nabo Inclusive Design for the Mobility Impaired, J.M. Porter, R. Marshall, K. Case, D. Gyi, R.E. Sims, and S. Summerskill Digital Human Modeling Automotive Manufacturing Applications, D. Lamkull, R. Ortengren, and L. Malmskold Advanced Measurement Methods in Mining, D. Ambrose Virtual Reality Training To Improve Human Performance, S. Sadasivan, P.F. Stringfellow, and A.K. Gramopadhye Lab Testing and Field Testing in Digital Human Modeling, T. Dukic and L. Hanson Networking Human Performance Models to Substantiate Human-Systems Integration, J. McGovern Narkevicius, T.M. Bagnall, R.A. Sargent, and J.E. Owen Digital Modeling of Behaviors and Interaction in Teams, B.S. Caldwell Digital Human Modeling for Palpatory Medical Training with Haptic Feedback, R.L. Williams II, J.N. Howell, and R.R. Conatser, Jr. Healthcare Delivery and Simulation, K. Rapala and J.C. Novak Modeling Human Physical Capability: Joint Strength And Range Of Motion, L. Frey-Law, T. Xia, and A. Laake Current Implementation and the Future of Digital Human Modeling Impact of Digital Human Modeling on Military Human-Systems Integration and Impact of the Military on Digital Human Modeling, J. Lockett and S. Archer Advanced Human Modeling in Support of Military Systems, P. Meunier, B. Cain, and M. Morrissey Digital Human Modeling and Scanner-Based Anthropometry, J.-M. Lu and M.-J. Wang Digital Human Modeling Packages, Z. Li Modeling and Augmenting Cognition: Supporting Optimal Individual Warfighter Human Performance, D.D. Schmorrow, P.B. Muller, D.A. Kobus, K. Van Orden, L. Reeves, and K.A. Rossi Future Needs and Developments in Support of Computer-Based Human Models, N.I. Badler and J.M. Allbeck

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