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Lattice structures are designed structures with excellent mechanical properties. Because of the continuous development of parametric design and additive manufacturing, lattice structures can be more easily applied to products design. Therefore, we explore how to combine different lattice structures through the parametric design of a knee pad. Our research shows the possibility of creating customized knee pads using lattice structures. The research can be divided into three parts: the understanding of lattice structures, the acquisition of user data, and the use of user data. In the first part, the mechanical properties of various lattice structures are compared to provide the selection basis of lattices in knee pads design. In the second part, the user’s knee pressure data are collected and analyzed with the self-made wearable pressure detection device. In the third part, through the generative design program developed for our research, the designs of customized knee pads are completed. Finally, we select one design solution for the 3D-printed prototype and conduct the user test.
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Man, K., Yue, F., Tian, W. (2022). A Design Method of Knee Pad Based on User Data. In: Soares, M.M., Rosenzweig, E., Marcus, A. (eds) Design, User Experience, and Usability: Design Thinking and Practice in Contemporary and Emerging Technologies. HCII 2022. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 13323. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-05906-3_14
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