HUMAN FACTOR HW ( Mechanical Engineering course)

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Course Content WORK ENVIRONMENT

HUMAN

MACHINE

Operation

OutputInput

Displays Controls

Controlling

Info Processing

Sensing

Interface Displays & Controls

● Controlling ● Auditory,

Tactual, Olfactory

● Mental Workload

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Industry Examples

Successful Integration of Human Factors: Industry Examples

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Dyson Hand Dryer Example

http://www.dyson.com/hand-dryers/airblade-db.aspx

da Vinci Surgical System Example

http://www.davincisurgery.com/da-vinci-general-surgery/da-vinci-surgical-system/

Dassault 7X Cabin Example

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aviation-international-news/2007-11-05/oems-set-sights-low ering-cabin-altitude

Tesla Model S Example

https://dgit.com/tesla-model-s-power-speed-range-specs-698/

Inexpensive All-terrain Wheelchair Example

https://www.ted.com/talks/amos_winter_the_cheap_all _terrain_wheelchair

Examples of Inadequate Human Factors Consideration

Health-Care Cognitive Fatigue Example

Tracheostomy Tube Failure Example

The connector may disconnect from the tracheostomy tube during use on a ventilated patient.

http://www.jonathandownham.com/tracheostomy-care/

Medical Device Standards

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Modern Advances Analysis Software used heavily in design of products and assembly:

Aerospace Automotive Consumer Products Medical Device

https://www.3ds.com/products-services/delmia/solutions/transportation-mobility/ergonomics-for-vehicle-design

https://www.3ds.com/products-services/delmia/solutions/aerospace-defense/producibility-and-maintainability/

HW #4 https://www.ted.com/talks/amos_winter_the_cheap_all_terrain_wheelchair

1. Create a product breakdown structure for the all-terrain wheelchair including primary required components.

2. List out 3 customer needs of the all terrain wheelchair end-user, how would they be stated as functional requirements?

3. Describe how the below functional requirement may impact each part of the wheelchair as defined in the product breakdown structure:

a. Wheelchair shall support a maximum applied load of 200 lbf at the end of the lever without permanent deformation.

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