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Smulders, M. (author), van Dijk, L.N.M. (author), Song, Y. (author), Vink, P. (author), Huysmans, T. (author)When designing wearables that interface with the human head, face and neck, designers and engineers consider human senses, ergonomics and comfort. A dense 3D pressure discomfort threshold map could be helpful, but does not exist yet. Differences in pressure discomfort threshold for areas of the head, neck and face were recorded, to create a 3D...journal article 2023
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Vink, P. (author), Vledder, G. (author), Ribeiro Monteiro, L. (author), Song, Y. (author)Turboprop airplanes and trains have the potential in being more sustainable for short distance travels. This paper focuses on identifying factors that influence passengers in the selection of transport. A questionnaire was developed by 4 experts and used in 3 workshops with 58 aircraft interior design experts. Besides, the answers of 20...journal article 2022
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Vink, P. (author), Vledder, G. (author), Song, Y. (author), herbig, britta (author), Reichherzer, Anna (author), mansfield, Neil (author)Comfort is an important factor for passengers in the selection of airlines, and electric propeller aircraft will be an important element of future sustainable aviation. In this paper, we studied the order of importance of different (dis)comfort factors regarding traveling with propeller aircraft. Two experiments were conducted, one was a...journal article 2022
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Breitschaft, Stefan Josef (author), Heijboer, Stefan (author), Shor, Daniel (author), Tempelman, E. (author), Vink, P. (author), Carbon, Claus Christian (author)After decades of research and development, haptic feedback is increasingly appearing in consumer products. While the prevalence of haptic feedback is increasing, the integration rarely offers increased fidelity to previous generations. We argue this is because of the tremendous complexity of successful haptic design engineering, but...review 2022
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Roelofsen, C.P.G. (author), Jansen, K.M.B. (author), Vink, P. (author)This paper has the objective to initiate a discussion on potential improvements or extension of the validity of the original equation of the Predicted Percentage of Dissatisfied (PPD), according to (NEN-)EN-ISO 7730. This paper is to be regarded as a supplement to a paper on a re-derivation of the PMV equation in the Fanger model (Roelofsen,...journal article 2022
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Yao, X. (author), He, Yufei (author), Udomboonyanupap, S. (author), Hessenberger, Norbert (author), Song, Y. (author), Vink, P. (author)Seat pressure maps are often used to evaluate comfort of the users. In this study, we explored the relationships between pressure maps and comfort/discomfort of users in aircraft seats with a focus on a new 6-division method on the pressure maps collected at the bottom of the cushions. An experiment was designed where three cushions with...journal article 2022
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Roozendaal, Tjark (author), Verwaal, M. (author), Buso, A. (author), Scharff, R.B.N. (author), Song, Y. (author), Vink, P. (author)Sitting comfort is an important factor for passengers in selecting cars, airlines, etc. This paper proposes a soft robotic module that can be integrated into the seat cushion to provide better comfort experiences to passengers. Building on rapid manufacturing technologies and a data-driven approach, the module can be controlled to sense the...journal article 2022
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Li, M. (author), Aschenbrenner, D. (author), van Tol, D.H. (author), van Eijk, D.J. (author), Vink, P. (author)For designing large-scale products like an airplane, engaging end-users in the concept phase is difficult. However, early user evaluation is important to choose the path which fits the user’s needs best. In particular, comfort-related assessments are difficult to conduct with digital models that are shown on a desktop PC application. Digital...conference paper 2022
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Zawierucha, M. (author), Ribeiro Monteiro, Luciana (author), Schermer, W. (author), Vink, P. (author)In fact, the aircraft interior is rather safe with respect to viral safety. However, the perception of passengers is different. Passengers might be afraid of catching the COVID-19 virus or another virus while traveling. <br/>This study shows that especially the phase of eating without a facemask and the phase of disembarking with passengers...journal article 2021
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Fiorillo, Iolanda (author), Song, Y. (author), Vink, P. (author), Naddeo, Alessandro (author)Remaining seated for extended periods increases the risk health issues and discomfort perception. Consequently, the seat-pan design is crucial and could be mainly influenced by two factors: pressure distribution and seat contour. For seat pan discomfort, the lower average pressure is accompanied by less discomfort. Moreover, a seat contour...journal article 2021
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Roelofsen, C.P.G. (author), Jansen, K.M.B. (author), Vink, P. (author)There are different thermal perception models linked to a mathematical thermophysiological human model, with which the thermal sensation under stationary and/or dynamic conditions can be evaluated. Each of these perception and thermophysiological models have their own field of application. Stolwijk developed a thermophysiological human model...journal article 2021
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Smulders, M. (author), Vink, P. (author)Sleep facilities in aircrafts, trains, busses, ships, submarines, (autonomous) cars, and other vehicles often have a limited space due to economic and/or operational reasons. Providing an effective and comfortable sleep is important for passenger satisfaction (e.g. to justify surplus prices) and crew effectiveness and operational safety (e.g. in...conference paper 2021
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Vink, P. (author), Anjani, S. (author), Percuoco, C. (author), Vos, Roelof (author), Vanacore, Amalia (author)Staggered seats might be a solution for a V-shaped aircraft (the Flying V). The cabin longitudinal axis of this airplane has a 26° angle with respect to the direction of flight. When seats are positioned in the direction of flight, they consequently have an angle to the cabin and become staggered. It is unknown whether the comfort of this...conference paper 2021
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Di Brigida, Liliana (author), Fiorillo, Iolanda (author), Naddeo, Alessandro (author), Vink, P. (author)This study aimed to analyse the discomfort threshold (that could be linked to sensitivity or sensation) of different regions in hand and elbow to support hand-held devices' design. Indeed, there are no studies regarding the hand and elbow discomfort threshold or sensitivity. To overcome these literature gaps, the discomfort threshold of hand...conference paper 2021
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Song, Y. (author), Vink, P. (author)In this paper, a literature study is presented on the types of objective measures that can contribute to the prediction of (dis)comfort, the feasibility of measuring those factors, and the potential of building a model based on them. Results indicate that in addition to subjective measurements, objective measures might help us to understand the...conference paper 2021
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Yao, X. (author), Song, Y. (author), Vink, P. (author)Visual stimulus might influence comfort of passengers in air travel. For a better understanding of the visual comfort, it is crucial to identify the constructs of the visual stimulus in the cabin and the contributions of different elements. A two-step approach was adopted in this study where in the first step, several creative sessions were...conference paper 2021
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Vink, P. (author), Anjani, S. (author), Netten, M.P. (author), de Ree, H. (author), de Haan, A (author), Song, Y. (author)Discomfort was recorded by 26 airline pilots during flight. Thirteen reported their discomfort during a long haul flight and 13 completed the questionnaires during short haul flights. Discomfort values increased with time to high values, but with a modest decrease towards the end of the flight. Most discomfort was reported in the low back area....conference paper 2021
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Fiorillo, Iolanda (author), Song, Y. (author), Califano, Rosaria (author), Vink, P. (author), Naddeo, Alessandro (author)Designing seats is crucial not only for health issues but also for the (dis)comfort perception. The seat pan design could be mainly influenced by two factors: pressure distribution and seat contour. For seat pan discomfort, the lower average pressure is accompanied by less discomfort. Moreover, a seat contour with a large contact area is...conference paper 2021
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Yao, X. (author), He, Y. (author), Hessenberger, Norbert (author), Song, Y. (author), Vink, P. (author)During a flight, passengers spend most of their time sitting in their seats. Studying the comfort and discomfort while passengers are sitting is helpful to improve the overall comfort during a flight. Pressure mats are commonly used in studies to collect pressure distribution in order to research sitting comfort. Different from most past studies...conference paper 2021
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Smulders, M. (author), Vink, P. (author)(Dis)comfort research that has no information on behaviour of the participants can be considered as incomplete, as major influencing factors could be missed. For (dis)comfort research it is important to capture influential factors such as context and task/activity, posture, movement, (distracting) stimuli and time, as these factors have...journal article 2021