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A concept of a formalized test procedure for proactive assessment of ergonomic value by digital human modelling (DHM) tools in lean product development (LPD) is proposed and described. The objective of the formalized procedure is to integrate the utilization of DHM tools in LPD and to support the delivery of ergonomic value and reduce waste in product and production development processes. A design process model is illustrated and described, and examples are given of how to specify and work with ergonomic value in the process.
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This work has been made possible with the support from VINNOVA (projects: 3D-SILVER and Virtual Verification of Human-Robot Collaboration), and The Knowledge Foundation and the associated INFINIT research environment at the University of Skövde (projects: Virtual Driver Ergonomics and VEAP) in Sweden, and by the participating organizations. This support is gratefully acknowledged.
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Högberg, D., Brolin, E., Hanson, L. (2018). Concept of Formalized Test Procedure for Proactive Assessment of Ergonomic Value by Digital Human Modelling Tools in Lean Product Development. In: Cassenti, D. (eds) Advances in Human Factors in Simulation and Modeling. AHFE 2017. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 591. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-60591-3_38
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