Anthropometry

Measurement of People

The meaning of Anthropometry

Greek word that was derived from anthropometry

“Anthros” and “Metron”

The science of anthropometrics provides data on…

Dimensions of the human body

Antrhropometry is the scope of ergonomics that deals with…

Body, shape, size, weight, strength, proportions, and working capacity

Anthropometry literally means..

Measurement of humans

Anthropometry was used by the Nazi’s..

Bureau for Enlightenment on population policy and Racial Welfare recommended

The Nazi’s set up certification institutes to further their…

Racial policies

1st importance of anthropometry

To not deal with te consequence of not fitting things to the user

2nd importance of anthropometry

To ensure the compatibility of the design and the user

The 5 consequence of not fitting things to the user

Inconvenience, discomfort, accidents, Injuries. Death

1st Effect of compatibility between design and user

Improves efficiency, safety, health, and comfort.

2nd Effect of compatibility between design and user

Make things esier to be used

3rd Effect of compatibility between design and user

Improves the quality of our lives

The 1st source of human variability

Genetics

this pertains literally on our capability of being molded.

Plasticity

this is the process in which an individual adjusts to a gradual change in its environment (such as a change in environment, humidity, etc.), allowing it to maintain performance across a range of environmental conditions.

Acclimatization

this is the process by which an individual changes its pattern of action to better suit its environment.

Behavioral adaptation

a group of individuals who share something in common

User population

3 Approaches to designing for everyone

Make different sizes,
Design adjustable products Utlization,
Utilize “Fir for use” surveys

A measurable characteristic of the body that can be defined, standardized, and referred to a unit of measurement.

Anthropometric variables

Such as heights, distances from landmarks with subject standing or seated in standardized posture.

Linear Measures

Such as distances between bilateral landmarks .

Diameters

such as distances between 2 landmarks

Lengths

these are arcs such as distances on the body surface between two landmarks

curved measures

These are all around measures on body surfaces, generally positions at a defined height

Girths