Essays about: "Operator Controls Ergonomics"

Found 3 essays containing the words Operator Controls Ergonomics.

1. 1. Design of an excavator grip : A pilot study and development of an ergonomic Human-Machine interface for excavators

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

   Author : Hugo Mörtsell; [2022]
   Keywords : Excavator Joystick; Excavator Grip; Excavator Control System; Industrial Design Engineering; Human Centered Design; Human-machine Systems; Operator Controls Ergonomics; Grävmaskin Joystick; Grävmaskin Styrsystem; Industriell Designteknik; Människocentrerad Design; Människa-maskin-system; Förarreglage Ergonomi;

   Abstract : The Excavator industry is developmentally behind many other similar industries. This is, like many parts of these long living machines, true for the controls used to maneuver them. It has few competent control systems that are ergonomic, comfortable, adaptable, durable and intuitive. READ MORE

3. 2. Arbetsgivares syn på nyutbildade maskinförares yrkeskunnande

   University essay from SLU/Department of Forest Biomaterials and Technology (from 131204)

   Author : Ludvig Strandberg; [2021]
   Keywords : Intervjuer; lärandemål; maskinförare; kompetensområden;

   Abstract : I Sverige finns idag 18 gymnasieskolor som erbjuder en utbildning för de som vill bli skogsmaskinförare. Utbildningarna regleras av skolverkets gemensamma lärandemål som syftar till att utveckla elevens förmåga att framföra och underhålla skogsmaskiner, hantera virke och utföra skogsvårdsåtgärder. READ MORE

4. 3. Placement of Controls in Construction Equipment Using Operators´Sitting Postures : Process and Recommendations

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Maskinkonstruktion; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska högskolan

   Author : Charlotte Jalkebo; [2014]
   Keywords : Motion capture; controls; placement; posture identification; construction equipment; operator environment; volvo ce; depth sensor; inertial; optical; zone of reach; zone of comfort; H-point; SIP; Seat index point; product development; ergonomics; Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders; Human Machine Interaction; HMI; WRMD; Anthropometry; Catia; RAMSIS; GEometric; Kinematic; backhoe loader; wheel loader; articulated hauler; excavator; Faro-Arm; CMM; Skeleton points; skin points; sitting posture; operating posture; categorization; V model; visual fields; percentile; road condition; skill level; sight point; Abrasion; speed; visibility; FOV; field of view; primary; secondary; tertiary; ZoC; ZoR; mid-eye; Design aid; safety; heavy truck;

   Abstract : An ergonomically designed work environment may decrease work related musculoskeletal disorders, lead to less sick leaves and increase production time for operators and companies all around the world. Volvo Construction Equipment wants to deepen the knowledge and investigate more carefully how operators are actually sitting whilst operating the machines, how this affects placement of controls and furthermore optimize controls placements accordingly. READ MORE