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Ergonomics in Automobile
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INTRODUCTION
There are many trends emerging now-a-days in Automobile world which is indirectly increasing the demand for Automobiles. The recent trends like driver less car which runs without a driver, Green engine concept which gives minimum emission of gases, Hybrid cars, Ergonomics in Automobiles & many more. From all this trends we will discuss about Ergonomics in Automobile, because with the increasing use of information technology within cars, ergonomics is becoming a major consideration in the design of user entertainment systems. Let us see it in more details.
ERGONOMICS : What is it?
It is a multidisciplinary science involving fields that have information about people involves studying human characteristic, capabilities, & limitations & Appling this information to design & evaluate the equipment’s & systems that people use.
ERGONOMICS IN AUTOMOBILES DESIGN:
Ergonomics in Automotive design is the profession involved in the development of the appearance, of motor vehicles.
Driver Seat Ergonomics
Ironically, the best way to take advantage of the driver seat’s ergonomics is not to spend too much time in the seat. If you’re driving long distances, you should alter your position or get out of the car to walk around & stretch at least once every two hours.
Ergonomics in Vehicle Controls
Vehicle controls constitute an essential part of ergonomics, which have power seats, automatic headlights, automatic climate control and electronic parking brakes, the latest in ergonomic innovation is often characterized by automation and ease of use.
With new features, however, come new challenges. Now-a-days cars are coming equipped with integrated hands-free phone systems, often incorporating Bluetooth. But the challenge then arises of how to make this system accessible and easy to use without distracting drivers or requiring them to take their eyes off the road.
CONCLUSION:
In the light of this, it is recommended that Ergonomics in Automobile is very important from user’s point of view to give comfort, convenience, performance, & efficiency in Automobile & it can be achieved by increasing the use of information technology within Automobiles.