Using human factor analysis and VR simulation techniques for the optimization of the surgical worksystem
Radermacher, K.; von Pichler, K.C.; Erbse, S.; Boeckmann, W.; Rau, G.; Jakse, G.; Staudte, H.W.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics 29: 532-541
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 0926-9630 PMID: 10172849 Document Number: 466177
The introduction of minimal invasive operating techniques into the conventional surgical worksystem, requires a fundamental analysis of the resulting problems. Based on ergonomic investigations, concerning working postures, static holding work and task sequence analysis, bottlenecks of workplace design can be demonstrated. As a contribution to the optimization of workplace design, the development of a CAD-based VR simulation environment with an integrated anthropometric man-model, as a very useful tool for anthropometric system design is presented.