Ergonomics and Anthropometrics Flashcards
ergonomics definition
The study of people and their relationships with environment around them.
ergonomics
Measurements (anthropometric data) are collected and applied to designs/products, to make them more comfortable to use.
The application of measurements to products, in order to improve their human use, is called ergonomics.
anthropometrics definition
The study of the human body and its movements.
anthropometrics
The study of the human body and its movement, often involving research into measurements relating to people.
Also involves collecting statistics or measurements relevant to the human body.
Data is usually displayed as a table of results, diagram or a graph. used by designers and architects.
percentiles
shown in anthropometry tables, tell you whether the measurement given in the tables relates to the average person or someone who is above or below average in certain dimensions.