Workstations for people with disabilities: an example of a virtual reality approach

• Autorzy: Budziszewski P. , Grabowski A. , Milanowicz M. , Jankowski J.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This article describes a method of adapting workstations for workers with motion disability using computer simulation and virtual reality (VR) techniques. A workstation for grinding spring faces was used as an example. It was adjusted for two people with a disabled right upper extremity. The study had two stages. In the first, a computer human model with a visualization of maximal arm reach and preferred workspace was used to develop a preliminary modification of a virtual workstation. In the second stage, an immersive VR environment was used to assess the virtual workstation and to add further modifications. All modifications were assessed by measuring the efficiency of work and the number of movements involved. The results of the study showed that a computer simulation could be used to determine whether a worker with a disability could access all important areas of a workstation and to propose necessary modifications.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

virtual reality; people with disabilities; adaptation of workstation

PL

interfejs człowiek-komputer; ergonomia; pracownik niepełnosprawny

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2016
• Tom: Vol. 22, No. 3
• Strony: 367--373
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 18 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Budziszewski P.

• Central Institute for Labour Protection - National Research Institute (CIOP-PIB), Poland

autor

Grabowski A.

• Central Institute for Labour Protection - National Research Institute (CIOP-PIB), Poland

autor

Milanowicz M.

• Central Institute for Labour Protection - National Research Institute (CIOP-PIB), Poland

autor

Jankowski J.

• Central Institute for Labour Protection - National Research Institute (CIOP-PIB), Poland

Uwagi

PL

Opracowanie ze środków MNiSW w ramach umowy 812/P-DUN/2016 na działalność upowszechniającą naukę.