3D digital headform models of Australian cyclists

Ellena, Thierry and Skals, Sebastian and Subic, Aleksandar and Mustafa, Helmy and Toh, Yen Pang (2017) 3D digital headform models of Australian cyclists. Applied Ergonomics, 59. pp. 11-18. ISSN 0003-6870

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Abstract

Traditional 1D anthropometric data have been the primary source of information used by ergonomists for the dimensioning of head and facial gear. Although these data are simple to use and understand, they only provide univariate measures of key dimensions. 3D anthropometric data, however, describe the complete shape characteristics of the head surface, but are complicated to interpret due to the abundance of information they contain. Consequently, current headform standards based on 1D measurements may not adequately represent the actual head shape variations of the intended user groups. The purpose of this study was to introduce a set of new digital headform models representative of the adult cyclists' community in Australia. Four models were generated based on an Australian 3D anthropometric database of head shapes and a modified hierarchical clustering algorithm. Considerable shape differences were identified between our models and the current headforms from the Australian standard. We conclude that the design of head and facial gear based on current standards might not be favorable for optimal fitting results.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	3D anthropometric data; Digital headforms; 3D scanning; Head dimensions; Clustering algorithm; Headgear design
Subjects:	T Technology > TL Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. Astronautics > TL1-484 Motor vehicles. Cycles
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering Technology > Department of Mechnical Engineering Technology
Depositing User:	Miss Afiqah Faiqah Mohd Hafiz
Date Deposited:	16 Nov 2021 07:28
Last Modified:	16 Nov 2021 07:28
URI:	http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/id/eprint/3169

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