Print Email Facebook Twitter A review of the methodology and applications of anthropometry in ergonomics and product design Title A review of the methodology and applications of anthropometry in ergonomics and product design Author Dianat, I. (Tabriz University of Medical Sciences) Molenbroek, J.F.M. (TU Delft Applied Ergonomics and Design) Castellucci, Hector Ignacio (Universidad de Valparaíso) Date 2018 Abstract Anthropometry is a key element of ergonomic studies for addressing the problem of fitting the tasks/products to user characteristics, but there is a gap between anthropometric data and their application for designing ergonomic products and environments. This research was conducted to review the literature on the methodology and applications of anthropometry for the ergonomic design of products and environments and to identify where further research is needed to improve its application and evaluation protocols. One hundred and sixteen papers meeting the inclusion criteria were reviewed. Although a number of anthropometric investigations have been conducted to improve the design of products/environments for different users, further research seems to be necessary, particularly for special groups, such as children, the elderly and people with disabilities. Different anthropometric measurement methods/techniques and fitting criteria are discussed in terms of their applicability for various design applications. This review also highlights methodological issues (sampling considerations and prototype evaluation and testing) that should be considered in future research to ensure the user-centred approach of the design process. Subject anthropometric datadesigningfitting criteriauser groups To reference this document use: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:03213804-c166-49d2-b74c-fbd54283f26a DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2018.1502817 Embargo date 2019-05-02 ISSN 0014-0139 Source Ergonomics: an international journal of research and practice in human factors and ergonomics, 61 (12), 1696-1720 Bibliographical note Green Open Access added to TU Delft Institutional Repository ‘You share, we take care!’ – Taverne project https://www.openaccess.nl/en/you-share-we-take-care Otherwise as indicated in the copyright section: the publisher is the copyright holder of this work and the author uses the Dutch legislation to make this work public. Part of collection Institutional Repository Document type review Rights © 2018 I. Dianat, J.F.M. Molenbroek, Hector Ignacio Castellucci Files PDF 00140139.2018.pdf 2.6 MB Close viewer /islandora/object/uuid:03213804-c166-49d2-b74c-fbd54283f26a/datastream/OBJ/view