HFES/AES Joint Webinar on Strategies and Challenges in Applying Anthropometric Data in Design

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Recorded August 30, 2022. Jointly sponsored by HFES and the Applied Ergonomics Society, this interactive and discussion-based webinar will be centered around common anthropometric challenges faced by both academics/researchers and industry/practitioners, such as:

 
•     Use of biomechanical measurements, their modeling, and their application to real-world scenarios.
•     Using anthropometry as the driver of equipment, products, workstations, and work process design.
•     Implications when anthropometrics is not considered in design and how one must compensate or adjust after the fact.
•     Other related topics, experiences, and concerns raised by webinar attendee


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Mitch Carswell

CPE

Project Lead, Sandalwood Engineering and Ergonomics

Bruce Bradtmiller

Senior Consulting Scientist

Anthrotech, Inc.

Dr. Bruce Bradtmiller, a physical anthropologist, is Senior Consulting Scientist at Anthrotech. Since joining the firm in 1983 Dr. Bradtmiller has designed, conducted, and directed a number of body size surveys and other anthropometric research projects. He has worked on anthropometric accommodation for an array of products including: respirators, eyewear, helmets, gloves, dress and functional clothing, chemical protective garments, implantable cardiac defibrillators, automotive lumbar supports, infant car seats and breast pumps.

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Recorded 08/30/2022
Recorded 08/30/2022 Recorded August 30, 2022. Jointly sponsored by HFES and the Applied Ergonomics Society, this interactive and discussion-based webinar will be centered around common anthropometric challenges faced by both academics/researchers and industry/practitioners, such as: • Use of biomechanical measurements, their modeling, and their application to real-world scenarios. • Using anthropometry as the driver of equipment, products, workstations, and work process design. • Implications when anthropometrics is not considered in design and how one must compensate or adjust after the fact. • Other related topics, experiences, and concerns raised by webinar attendees.