Journal of the Ergonomics Society of Korea (대한인간공학회지)

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Anthropometric Analysis and Usability Evaluation of Four-wheeled Walker

보행보조차의 인체측정학적 분석 및 사용성 평가를 통한 디자인 개선

  • Published : 2009.05.30
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Abstract

In this study, anthropometric analysis and usability evaluation for four-wheeled walker were carried out and then ergonomics design guidelines were proposed. In anthropometric analysis, design factors of four-wheeled walker were firstly identified and anthropometric design guidelines were made using Korean human scales. Design suitability for two typical four-wheeled walkers was analyzed in based on anthropometric design guidelines. Usability evaluation for two typical walkers was also performed through observation method and expert evaluation. Several usability problems were identified and design solutions were proposed for the design improvement of four-wheeled walker. Finally a design model of four wheeled walker considering analysis results was proposed.

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