In product design, hardware and software must be designed not only for their performance, but also for human characteristics
so that they can be used safely, securely, and comfortably. In this class, students will deepen their understanding of humans
and the concepts for better design through ergonomics, a complex science for making products compatible with human characteristics.
In this class, students will learn the basics of ergonomic design, and will also learn about the automobile, one of the key industries with a large global market and an industrial product that is very familiar to us as a product, and the seat, which occupies 1/3 of our lives and has increased in importance with the recent spread of remote working and automatic car driving. This presentation will introduce the concept of ergonomic design, examples of development, and future prospects for ergonomic design.
In this class, students will learn the basics of ergonomic design, and will also learn about the automobile, one of the key industries with a large global market and an industrial product that is very familiar to us as a product, and the seat, which occupies 1/3 of our lives and has increased in importance with the recent spread of remote working and automatic car driving. This presentation will introduce the concept of ergonomic design, examples of development, and future prospects for ergonomic design.
To understand the concept of ergonomics and human characteristics, and to learn how to apply it to design.
- Acquire knowledge of basic physiology and psychology, and understand human characteristics.
- Understand the basic concepts of ergonomics.
- Be able to take an ergonomic approach to design.
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1． | Guidance, Introduction to Ergonomic Design | Check the syllabus. | 30minutes |
| Consider ergonomics cases around you. | 60minutes | ||
| Download and study the lecture materials. | 100minutes | ||
| 2． | Human characteristics and evaluation methods (1) Human dimensions, shape and function | Download and study the lecture materials. | 100minutes |
| Summarize your thoughts on the lecture content and assignments. | 90minutes | ||
| 3． | Human characteristics and evaluation methods (2) Human physiology, sensation and perception -1 | Download and study the lecture materials. | 100minutes |
| Summarize your thoughts on the lecture content and assignments. | 90minutes | ||
| 4． | Human characteristics and evaluation methods (3) Human physiology, sensation and perception−2 | Download and study the lecture materials. | 100minutes |
| Summarize your thoughts on the lecture content and assignments. | 90minutes | ||
| 5． | Human characteristics and evaluation methods (4) Hardware design of human-machine interface | Download and study the lecture materials. | 100minutes |
| Summarize your thoughts on the lecture content and assignments. | 90minutes | ||
| 6． | Human characteristics and evaluation methods (5) Soft design of human-machine interface | Download and study the lecture materials. | 100minutes |
| Summarize your thoughts on the lecture content and assignments. | 90minutes | ||
| 7． | Human characteristics and evaluation methods (6) Ergonomics methodology | Download and study the lecture materials. | 100minutes |
| Summarize your thoughts on the lecture content and assignments. | 90minutes | ||
| 8． | Automotive Ergonomics and Ergonomic Design (1) Overview | Download and study the lecture materials. | 100minutes |
| Summarize your thoughts on the lecture content and assignments. | 90minutes | ||
| 9． | Automotive Ergonomics and Ergonomic Design (2) Smart Driving Cockpit | Download and study the lecture materials. | 100minutes |
| Summarize your thoughts on the lecture content and assignments. | 90minutes | ||
| 10． | Automotive Ergonomics and Ergonomic Design (3) Comfortable Cabin | Download and study the lecture materials. | 100minutes |
| Summarize your thoughts on the lecture content and assignments. | 90minutes | ||
| 11． | Automotive Ergonomics and Ergonomic Design (4) Automated Driving and Latest Trends | Download and study the lecture materials. | 100minutes |
| Summarize your thoughts on the lecture content and assignments. | 90minutes | ||
| 12． | Ergonomic Design of Seating (1) Human Characteristics and Seating Comfort | Download and study the lecture materials. | 100minutes |
| Summarize your thoughts on the lecture content and assignments. | 90minutes | ||
| 13． | Ergonomic design of seating (2) Body loads and comfort | Download and study the lecture materials. | 100minutes |
| Summarize your thoughts on the lecture content and assignments. | 90minutes | ||
| 14． | Ergonomic Design of Seating (3) Diverse Seating and Latest Trends | Download and study the lecture materials. | 100minutes |
| Summarize your thoughts on the lecture content and assignments. | 90minutes | ||
| Total. | - | - | 2660minutes |
| Small reports | Term-end report | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 20% | 30% | 50% |
| 2. | 20% | 30% | 50% |
| Total. | 40% | 60% | - |
Reports will be evaluated on the small reports given in the lectures and on the reports that will be given several times.
The passing score (60 points) is the level at which the students can explain the concept and basics of ergonomics and can apply the concept.
The passing score (60 points) is the level at which the students can explain the concept and basics of ergonomics and can apply the concept.
| ways of feedback | specific contents about "Other" |
|---|---|
| Feedback in the class |
Textbook: Not specified. Lecture materials will be distributed.
Reference books:
Okada, Goto, Yagi, Yamazaki, Yoshitake, Hajimete manabu ninngennlkougaku, Riko Tosho (ISBN 978-4-8446-0841-7)
Yamaoka (ed.), Design ningenkogaku no kihon, Musashino Art University Press (ISBN 978-4-86463-032-0)
Reference books:
Okada, Goto, Yagi, Yamazaki, Yoshitake, Hajimete manabu ninngennlkougaku, Riko Tosho (ISBN 978-4-8446-0841-7)
Yamaoka (ed.), Design ningenkogaku no kihon, Musashino Art University Press (ISBN 978-4-86463-032-0)
- Q&A before and after class and when in the room (appointment by e-mail), questions by e-mail are accepted.
- Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| Applicable | Classes will be planned and taught by faculty members who have been engaged in research, advanced development, product design, CAE, and experimental evaluation at automobile manufacturers, and who have experience in commercializing many technologies. |
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