Development of a Distributed Representative Human Model Generation and Analysis System for Multiple-Size Product Design

Abstract

The aim of the study is to develop a distributed representative human model (DRHM) generation and analysis system. DRHMs are used for a product with multiple-size categories such as clothing and gloves. It is not easy for a product designer to explore an optimal sizing system by applying various DRHM generation methods because of their complexity and time demands. The existing studies related to DRHM generation protocols and RHM generation methods of three digital human model simulation systems (Jack^®, RAMSIS^®, and CATIA Human^®) were reviewed in the study. The DRHM generation protocol was implemented by providing sophisticated interfaces which offer various statistical and visualization techniques. The system can analyze the multivariate accommodation percentage of a sizing system, provide body sizes of generated DRHMs, and visualize generated DRHMs. The DRHM generation and analysis system can be of great use to efficiently determine an optimal sizing system for a multiple-size product by comparing various sizing system candidates with each other.

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