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  1. 1. Evaluation of static driving posture predictions for trucks

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskap

    Author : Juan Salguero Salguero; Marta de Sola Ruiz; [2023]
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    Abstract : The project aims to validate and assess different methods for predicting driving posture in trucks using a physical truck cabin as well as a digital version of the truck cabin in the form of CAD geometries. Two prediction methods, statistical and IPS IMMA simulation, were employed. READ MORE

  3. 2. Optimization of a welding gun use case by using a time-based ergonomics evaluation method

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskap

    Author : Elia Mora Quiles; [2022]
    Keywords : Human Factors; Time-based ergonomics evaluation method; Digital Human Modelling DHM ; Ergonomics; Productivity; Optimizations; Simulation;

    Abstract : Nowadays virtual simulations are commonly used to solve problems regarding worker well-being or productivity in manufacturing companies. However, when it comes to finding a solution to one of these two objectives, the other usually tends to be secondary. READ MORE

  4. 3. Evaluation of interior truck ergonomics through a digital twin approach

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskap

    Author : Ginés Nicolás García; Martín Fernández Díez; [2022]
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    Abstract : Industries of today are constantly making changes and advancing towards a future with the purpose of innovation, improvement and sustainability. New technologies give the opportunities to make advantages in a number of fields and adapt new methodologies to their processes and products; in this project, we are going to study the application of digital twins in the automotive sector, focusing on the ergonomic evaluation of an interior truck cabin by using motion capture system and DHM tools. READ MORE

  5. 4. Evaluation of Exoskeleton Using XSENS System Including Scalefit

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskap

    Author : Elia Mora Quiles; Diego Borrell; [2021]
    Keywords : Exoskeleton; overhead tasks; musculoskeletal disorders; ergonomic assessments; Xsens system; ScaleFit; IPS-IMMA.;

    Abstract : Although the level of automation in the automotive industry is currently high, real humans are still required for assembly tasks, for example, during overhead tasks. This type of work can cause injuries in workers in this sector, especially musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), being a cause for the inability to work in developed countries and, in turn, becoming a significant health problem. READ MORE

  6. 5. Strategy to assess workstation ergonomics using virtual models of production

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskap

    Author : Fermin Aranda Avila; José María González Hernández-Carrillo; [2021]
    Keywords : Ergonomic assessment; motion capture; digital human modelling; virtual reality;

    Abstract : Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSD) are a disadvantage for companies both from the health and economics view. To reduce them, workstation ergonomics need to be accounted for. READ MORE