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Representing older and disabled people in virtual user trials: data collection methods
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posted on 2012-10-31, 11:44 authored by Diane GyiDiane Gyi, Ruth Sims, J. Mark Porter, Russell MarshallRussell Marshall, Keith CaseA database was developed to support the creation of a computer-based tool which will support design teams in evaluating the usability of a design during early prototyping and indicate which individuals are effectively excluded or designed out. Methods are described for the collection of multivariate data on 100 real individuals covering a range of physical characteristics and capabilities. These data were tested to ensure a breadth of representation of individuals (particularly older and disabled people) in terms of anthropometry, joint constraints, postural capabilities and task behaviours. The concept of the design tool itself is explored by conducting virtual user trials in the computer-aided design environment. The novel approach of the research encourages empathy with individual users and allows generic abilities, such as bending, reaching and lifting to be assessed.
History
School
- Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
Citation
GYI, D.E. ... et al., 2004. Representing older and disabled people in virtual user trials: data collection methods. Applied Ergonomics, 35 (5), pp. 443 - 451.Publisher
© Elsevier Ltd.Version
- VoR (Version of Record)
Publication date
2004Notes
This article was published in the journal, Applied Ergonomics [© Elsevier Ltd.] and the definitive version is available at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2004.04.002ISSN
0003-6870eISSN
1872-9126Publisher version
Language
- en