Essays about: "sitting height"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words sitting height.

  1. 1. Designing and Developing a Lifting Device to Assist People Transfer Independently To and From a Handcycle : A product concept for people with spinal cord injury

    University essay from Jönköping University/Tekniska Högskolan; Jönköping University/Hälsohögskolan

    Author : Ida Marie Palmgren Pedersen; Mohammad Shakeeb; [2023]
    Keywords : Handcycle; lifting device; spinal cord injury; assistive technology;

    Abstract : Introduction: Handcycling is an excellent exercise for people with spinal cord injuries. However, some users experience barriers to transferring to the handcycle. The most common barriers are the height difference between the handcycle and sitting surface and dependence on others. READ MORE

  3. 2. But a surface

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : Zhaoxi Huang; [2021]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : BUT A SURFACE is a product that offers a surface which helps users to switch between positions they like freely when working from home with devices like laptops. Under the COVID-19 pandemic, working from home has become a “new normal”. READ MORE

  4. 3. 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

  5. 4. Fall detection bracelet with an accelerometer and cellular connectivity

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Signaler och System

    Author : Ola Hammarstedt; [2019]
    Keywords : Fall detection; Accelerometer; ADXL345;

    Abstract : This thesis aims at developing a prototype for a fall detection bracelet that can connect to the cellular network. The bracelet consists of a processing unit, three sensors, a LTE USB modem and a powerbank. The prototype is aimed at elderly people since up to one out of three over the age of 65-years-old fall each year. READ MORE

  6. 5. Is attained height associated with overnutrition measures in adolescents? : A cross-sectional analysis of 15 years’ follow-up data in the Maternal and Infant Nutrition Interventions in Matlab (MINIMat) study in rural Bangladesh

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Internationell mödra- och barnhälsovård (IMCH)

    Author : Thet Lynn; [2019]
    Keywords : nutrition; malnutrition; overnutrition; attained height; height; sitting height; BMI; adolescents; Bangladesh;

    Abstract : Background: As overnutrition rises along with nutrition transition in low- and middle-income settings such as Bangladesh, evaluating metabolic risk factors using overnutrition measures in adolescents is important. Before doing such evaluation, a preliminary step should be taken to attest the independence of overnutrition measures from total height. READ MORE