Title :
Instrumentation calibration in a simulated forest machine cab for ergonomic studies
Author :
Oliver, M. ; Secord, J. ; Lavoie, M.-H. ; Lutes, J. ; Thomas, L. ; Rickards, J. ; Biden, E.
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Biomed. Eng., New Brunswick Univ., Fredericton, NB, Canada
Abstract :
Describes the procedures used to calibrate a forest machine simulator whose instrumentation is designed to determine if the use of joysticks predisposes an operator to develop repetitive strain injuries of the hand and wrist
Keywords :
biological techniques; biomechanics; calibration; ergonomics; forestry; interactive devices; ergonomic studies; hand; instrumentation calibration; joystick use effects; machine operator; repetitive strain injuries; simulated forest machine cab; wrist; Calibration; Capacitive sensors; Displacement measurement; Ergonomics; Fingers; Injuries; Instruments; Potentiometers; Voltage; Wrist;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 1995., IEEE 17th Annual Conference
Conference_Location :
Montreal, Que.
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2475-7
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.1995.579635
