Anthropometry, Biomechanics, and Motor Skills in User Design

Robert Gray

Course 5 examines the role of anthropometrics, biomechanics and motor skills in human performance as well as key factors that influence how humans produce and sense motion, and how these can be applied to training and testing performance.

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Course Introduction

This course explores anthropometry, biomechanics, and motor skills. You will learn about measuring human body dimensions and characteristics, known as anthropometrics, and how these measurements are used in design. The course covers factors influencing motion production and perception, including open- and closed-loop control and stimulus-response compatibility. You will also explore the applications of motion-tracking technologies in training and testing human performance.

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Review human body basics

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Prepares you with the foundational knowledge needed before the course begins.

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Study the major organ systems and their functions.
Review the skeletal and muscular systems.
Understand the principles of biomechanics.

Review Newton's Laws of Motion

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Reviewing Newton's Laws of Motion will strengthen your foundational understanding of biomechanics and enhance your ability to analyze human movement.

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Explore introductory videos and articles on Newton's Laws of Motion.
Practice solving problems related to motion and forces.

Review how to calculate angles and measures of body segments

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This will prepare you to learn about the detailed applications of anthropometrics and ergonomics in the course.

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Review the basics of geometry, specifically angle measurements and how to calculate them.
Examine the use of protractors and goniometers.
Practice measuring angles on different objects.

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Practice measuring body dimensions

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Develops your ability to accurately measure human body dimensions, which is essential for applying anthropometric data in design.

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Use anthropometric tools to measure height, weight, and body circumferences.
Practice taking body measurements on different individuals.
Analyze and interpret anthropometric data.

Design an Ergonomic Office Workspace

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Creating an ergonomic office workspace will not only enhance your understanding of ergonomic principles but also provide you with a more comfortable and efficient work environment.

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Research ergonomic guidelines and best practices.
Assess your existing workspace and identify areas for improvement.
Design a new workspace layout that incorporates ergonomic principles.
Implement the new workspace design.

Design an ergonomic workspace

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Provides hands-on experience in applying ergonomic principles to optimize a workspace, enhancing your understanding of human-computer interaction and safety.

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Assess the current workspace and identify ergonomic issues.
Research and select appropriate ergonomic equipment.
Design a new workspace layout that addresses ergonomic concerns.
Implement the new workspace design and evaluate its effectiveness.

Analyze Motion-Tracking Data

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By practicing the analysis of motion-tracking data, you'll develop proficiency in interpreting and applying motion data to real-world performance analysis.

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Access motion-tracking data from online repositories or collect your own data.
Use specialized software or programming tools to analyze the data.
Extract key metrics and insights from the motion analysis.

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Learners who complete Anthropometry, Biomechanics, and Motor Skills in User Design will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers: