DHM and Posturography

DHM and Posturography explores the body of knowledge and state-of-the-art in digital human modeling, along with its application in ergonomics and posturography. The book provides an industry first introductory and practitioner focused overview of human simulation tools, with detailed chapters describing elements of posture, postural interactions, and fields of application. Thus, DHM tools and a specific scientific/practical problem – the study of posture – are linked in a coherent framework. In addition, sections show how DHM interfaces with the most common physical devices for posture analysis. Case studies provide the applied knowledge necessary for practitioners to make informed decisions.

Digital Human Modelling is the science of representing humans with their physical properties, characteristics and behaviors in computerized, virtual models. These models can be used standalone, or integrated with other computerized object design systems, to design or study designs, workplaces or products in their relationship with humans.

• Presents an introductory, up-to-date overview and introduction to all industrially relevant DHM systems that will enable users on trialing, procurement decisions and initial applications
• Includes user-level examples and case studies of DHM application in various industrial fields
• Provides a structured and posturography focused compendium that is easy to access, read and understand

Bioengineers, Designers, Graduate students in: (Bio)medical Engineering / Biomechanics / Design Engineering / Systems and Control Engineering / Ergonomics/Human Factors / Health Sciences / Occupational Health and Safety

Part I Introduction
1. Introduction: from greek sculpture to the digital human model-a history of “human equilibrium”
2. Why do we need digital human models?

Part II Human motion simulation tools
3. Siemens Jack
4. Human solutions RAMSIS
5. Task-based digital human simulation with editors for manual work activitiesdBasic Functionalities, applications, and future works
6. Santos: an integrated human modeling and simulation platform
7. NexGen Ergonomics Inc. HumanCAD
8. The AnyBody Modeling System
9. Virtual ergonomics by dassault syste`mes
10. CASIMIRda human body model for the analysis of seat vibrations
11. Industrial path solutionsd - intelligently moving manikins
12. ERL seat design and digital human models
13. ESI unique human model for seat (dis)comfort evaluation
14. Simcenter Madymo
15. VIRTHUMAN models for impact
16. Alaska/dynamicusdHuman movements in interplay with the environment

Part III Open source and internal DHM in posturography
17. Open-source software to create a kinematic model in digital human

Part IV Elements of posture
18. Human head modeling and applications
19. Neck postural stabilization, motion comfort, and impact simulation
20. Motion analysis and modeling of the shoulder: challenges and potential applications
21. Development of a feasible finite element digital human hand model
22. The spine: biomechanics and subject-specific finite element models
23. Foot size and foot shape of children, adults and elderly
24. Pelvic floor biomechanical assessment: current approaches and new evidence

Part V Postural interactions
25. Posture and anthropometry
26. Posturography

Part VI Activities of daily living
27. Physics-based sit-to-stand three-dimensional motion prediction considering seat pan contact
28. Digital human modeling and ergonomics of sleeping systems
29. Surface transitions and stair climbing and descent
30. Ingresseegress analysis for passenger vehicle design through digital human modeling
31. Posture prediction and physics-based human motion simulation
32. Three-dimensional body shape modeling and posturography
33. Adaptable digital human models from 3D body scans
34. Occupant comfort
35. Models of the human in dynamic environments

Part VII Cognition and control in posturography
36. Probabilistic reliability-physics models in aerospace human-in-the-loop (HITL) problems
37. Modeling human cognitive behavior for system design

Part VIII Fields of applications
38. Task analysisdErgonomically designed socio-technical work processes or humanemachine interfaces using digital ergonomic
tools and methods
39. Rehabilitation
40. Digital human modeling in aerospace
41. DHM applied to ergonomic design and assessment of diagnostic ultrasound systems
42. Task-based digital human simulation with Editor for manual work activitiesdindustrial applications in product design and production planning
43. Medicine and the virtual physiological human
44. Use of digital human modeling in product design
45. Clothing
46. Human modeling tools for spacesuit and hardware design and assessment
47. Individualization of digital human models for planning of humanerobot collaboration
48. Anthropometric modeling in forensics
49. Biomechanical human models for seating discomfort assessment

Part IX DHM protocols
50. Standards and Norms
51. DHM data exchange protocols

Part X Integrations
52. Motion analysis of work conditions using commercial depth cameras in real industrial conditions
53. Design smart clothing using digital human models
54. Integration of commercial pressure measurement technologies
55. Haptic device integration

Part XI Case studies
56. Application of 3D scanning in design education
57. A virtual platform for lower limb prosthesis design and assessment
58. Three-dimensional scanning of the torso and breasts to inform better bra design
59. Building patternmaking theory to better represent the female form
60. Digital human modeling for collaborative robotics
61. Designing aircraft seats to fit the human body contour
62. Posture analysis in extreme sports
63. Predicting vehicle occupant postures using statistical models