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TED 105 Fall 2012

TED 105 Fall 2012. Human Factors in Design & Engineering. Human Factors Engineering. It is the study of designing equipment and devices that fit the human body and its cognitive abilities. The two terms "human factors" and "ergonomics" are essentially synonymous.

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TED 105 Fall 2012

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  1. TED 105Fall 2012 Human Factors in Design & Engineering

  2. Human Factors Engineering • It is the study of designing equipment and devices that fit the human body and its cognitive abilities. • The two terms "human factors" and "ergonomics" are essentially synonymous. • is a multidisciplinary field incorporating contributions from psychology, engineering, industrial design, graphic design, statistics, operations research and anthropometry.

  3. A good design should always consider the human user.

  4. Erogonomics Greek word “ergo” which means human Greek word “nomics: which means natural law

  5. Question Time Should the designer/ engineer design the product (or solution) for the average person?

  6. Statistical Impact • Gaussian Distribution

  7. Statistical Impact • Designer must select the “optimal match” • Design for the target population • Typical from the 5th to the 95th percentile.

  8. Who is it designed for? • Hyundai Veloster

  9. Who is it designed for? • Child’s laptop

  10. Universal Design The design of a product, system, or environment that reduces barriers and assists not just the special needs population but all individuals.

  11. Universal Design Principles • Equitable – useful to wide range of people • Flexible – adaptable design for wide range • Simple – easy to use regardless of person • Perceptible – understandable regardless of persons sensory ability

  12. Universal Design Principles • Tolerance – minimizes risks • Low Physical effort – use with minimum fatigue • Size & Shape – adaptability • Ability One Design Challenge http://www.instituteforempowerment.org/design-challenge

  13. Discussion Point Give an example of A Universal Design Failure

  14. Anthropometry Anthropometry is the science that defines physical measures of a person’s size, form, and functional capacities.

  15. OSHA & NIOSH Applications • As applied to occupational injury prevention, anthropometric measurements are used to evaluate the interaction of workers with tasks, tools, machines, vehicles, and personal protective equipment, especially in regard to determining degree of protection afforded against hazardous exposures, whether chronic or acute.

  16. Product Development • What factors should be considered in designing this work station? • How do you make the station compatible for a variety of body types and sizes?

  17. ITEEA – EbDHuman Factors Affecting Design Lesson http://www.iteaconnect.org/EbD/Samples/HighSchool/ed_u1_l1.pdf

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