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Improving HMIs of Vehicle Exterior Design Using Adaptive Structures and Systems

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In future engineering design, adaptive structures and systems will play an important role since current passive structures are optimal for only a small range of users. As anthropometric dimensions are taken into consideration when designing a vehicle’s interior, it is also necessary to consider ergonomic features in exterior design. Hence this study identifies and demonstrates potential for enhancement regarding the human-machine interface of a vehicle’s exterior design. This results in the definition of ergonomic exterior parameters and sectors to design a human-machine interface fitting for every user. This will be achieved by adapting the identified parameters to the operating user.

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Hein, A., Patzer, E., Maier, T. (2018). Improving HMIs of Vehicle Exterior Design Using Adaptive Structures and Systems. In: Rebelo, F., Soares, M. (eds) Advances in Ergonomics in Design. AHFE 2017. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 588. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-60582-1_26

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