Essays about: "ergonomics of sitting"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the words ergonomics of sitting.

1. 1. Designing the Laptop Lounge Chair: A Product for the Workplace of Tomorrow

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

   Author : Arvid Wendel; Cristian Andreescu; [2021]
   Keywords : Chair design; ergonomics of sitting; user-centered design; remote work; office work; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : This master thesis maps and discusses the current and future needs, wishes and challenges of office workers. The resultant contextual knowledge is utilized to develop a concept of an office chair. The work followed an exploratory design process. READ MORE

3. 2. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT OF WORK CHAIRS AND OFFICE CHAIR

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad

   Author : ABHIJITH MUKUNDAN KUMAR; SAM THOMAS; [2020]
   Keywords : Ergonomics; Product Development; Design; QFD; Sitting comfort and safety; Backrest; Seat Height; Anthroprometry; Catia; Customer needs; Eurovema AB; Sitrite; Lumbar Support; Arm width; Arm Height; Slotted lock; Sliding Lock; Ratchet and Pawl; Telescopic Locking Mechanism;

   Abstract : Work chair is considered as an important element for the users to improve comfort in work environment. An ergonomic chair design and engineering is therefore considered very important for its usability and comfort view of point for the users. The aim of the thesis is to improve the mobility and ergonomics of the existing chair in all aspects. READ MORE

4. 3. CONCEPT FOR A PORTABLE ASSISTIVE LIFTING SEAT

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/JTH, Industridesign

   Author : PABLO CALVIN LINARES; [2019]
   Keywords : Lifting seat; Locking mechanism; Plastic sheet; Democratic design; Product development; Industrial design; Product design; Ergonomics;

   Abstract : This project consists of the design of a concept for a portable assistive seat in collaboration with IKEA. The aim of the project is to create a solution that fits within the Omtänksam family of products and shares the company’s values of what is so-called Democratic Design: Form - Quality - Low Price - Function – Sustainability The Omtänksam Family is focused on products that can help the elderly to have a more comfortable life while blending with the home environment. READ MORE

5. 4. ErgoDesk : Automatic height adjustment of a desk

   University essay from KTH/Mekatronik

   Author : OLIVIA EKMAN; AXEL FYRESKÄR; [2018]
   Keywords : mechatronics; automatic desk height; ergonomics; computer vision; colour tracking; mekatronik; automatisk skrivbordshöjd; datorseende; färgspårning; ergonomi;

   Abstract : The purpose of this project was to track the posture of a person sitting by a desk, and then use the information to adjust the desk to achieve an optimal height for the user. The solution was to track the angle of the users forearm relative to the desk’s horizontal plane, which should be around zero degrees for an ergonomic posture. READ MORE

6. 5. ErgoDesk : Automatic height adjustment of a desk

   University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

   Author : Axel Fyreskär; Olivia Ekman; [2018]
   Keywords : mechatronics; automatic desk height; ergonomics; computer vision; colour tracking; mekatronik; automatisk skrivbordsh¨ojd; ergonomi; datorseende; f¨argsp°arning;

   Abstract : The purpose of this project was to track the posture of aperson sitting by a desk, and then use the information toadjust the desk to achieve an optimal height for the user.The solution was to track the angle of the users forearm relativeto the desk’s horizontal plane, which should be aroundzero degrees for an ergonomic posture. READ MORE