Digital Human Modeling and Applications in Health, Safety, Ergonomics and Risk Management: 14th International Conference, DHM 2023, Held as Part of ... I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 14028)

Foreword
HCI International 2023 Thematic Areas and Affiliated Conferences
List of Conference Proceedings Volumes Appearing Before the Conference
Preface
14th International Conference on Digital Human Modeling and Applications in Health, Safety, Ergonomics and Risk Management (DHM 2023)
HCI International 2024 Conference
Contents – Part I
Contents – Part II
Human Factors and Ergonomics
Simulation of Cable Driven Elbow Exosuit in Matlab
	1 Introduction
	2 Objectives
	3 Methodology and Model
	4 Results
	5 Discussion
	6 Conclusion
	References
Experimental Research on Ergonomics Evaluation of HMDs
	1 Introduction
	2 Research Reviews
	3 Methods
		3.1 Experiment Design
		3.2 Experiment Task
	4 Results
	5 Conclusions
	References
A Platform for Long-Term Analysis and Reporting of Sitting Posture
	1 Introduction
	2 Related Work
		2.1 Postural Classifiers
		2.2 Design and Evaluation of Sensors
	3 Building the IoT Platform
		3.1 IoT Device Prototype
		3.2 The IoT Infrastructure for Data Collection
	4 Postural Data Visualization
		4.1 Pressure Heat Map
		4.2 Pressure Comparison by Location
		4.3 Asymmetry
	5 Conclusion and Future Work
	References
Design and Development of a Novel Wearable System for Assessing the Biomechanical and Psychological Risk of the Healthcare Worker
	1 Introduction
	2 Materials and Methods
		2.1 Study Setting
		2.2 Participants and Recruitment
		2.3 Data Collection and Analysis
	3 Results
		3.1 Participants
		3.2 End Users’ Point of View
		3.3 Definition of Technical Requirements
	4 Discussion
	5 Conclusions
	References
The Impact of Smart Glasses on Commissioning Efficiency Depends on the Display Device Used
	1 Introduction
	2 Methods
		2.1 Participants
		2.2 Experimental Design and Task Description
		2.3 Data Analysis
		2.4 Statistics
	3 Results
		3.1 Errors
		3.2 Times
	4 Discussion
	5 Conclusion
	References
Digital Twin Modelling for Human-Centered Ergonomic Design
	1 Introduction
		1.1 A Subsection Sample
	2 Bibliometric Analysis
	3 Applications
		3.1 Implementation of Digital Twin
		3.2 Implementation of FlexSim
		3.3 Digital Twin in FlexSim
	4 Methodology
	5 Case Study
		5.1 Material Handling System (Uniform Material Type)
		5.2 Material Handling System (Different Material Types)
		5.3 Queuing System
	6 Discussion
	7 Conclusion
	References
Wearables and Mixed Reality in Applied Ergonomics: A Literature Review
	1 Introduction
	2 Purpose of Study
	3 Research Methodology
		3.1 Data Mining
		3.2 Engagement Measure
		3.3 Trend Analysis
	4 Results
		4.1 Co-citation Analysis
		4.2 Content Analysis
		4.3 Regression Analysis
	5 Discussion
	6 Conclusion
	7 Future Work
	References
Enhancing Ergonomic Design Process with Digital Human Models for Improved Driver Comfort in Space Environment
	1 Introduction and Background
	2 Problem Statement
	3 Procedure
		3.1 Boundary Manikin Creation
		3.2 Placement of the Manikin in the Seat
		3.3 Comfortability Assessment
		3.4 Proposed Design Changes
	4 Discussion
	5 Future Work
	References
Improving Facility Layout Using an Ergonomics and Simulation-Based Approach
	1 Introduction and Background
		1.1 Literature Review
		1.2 Ergonomics and Its Importance
		1.3 What is Simulation?
		1.4 FlexSim
		1.5 Bibliometric Analysis
	2 Objectives
	3 Problem Definition
	4 Facility Layout
		4.1 Introduction
		4.2 Characteristics of Good Facility Layout
		4.3 Factors Affecting the Facility Layout
	5 Methodology
		5.1 Basic Data Collection
		5.2 Experimental Framework
	6 Results and Discussions
		6.1 Iteration 1
		6.2 Iteration 2
	7 Conclusion
	8 Future Scope
	References
A Smart Sensor Suit (SSS) to Assess Cognitive and Physical Fatigue with Machine Learning
	1 Introduction
	2 Related Work
	3 Data Collection
	4 Data Processing
		4.1 EEG
		4.2 ECG, EDA, and EMG
	5 Experimentation and Results
	6 Conclusion
	References
Application of Ramsis Digital Human Modeling to Human Factors in Space
	1 Introduction
		1.1 Ramsis Introduction
	2 Overview of Report Contents
		2.1 Problem Statement
		2.2 Procedure
		2.3 Results
		2.4 Bibliometric Analysis
		2.5 Discussion
		2.6 Future Work
		2.7 Experience
	References s
Ergonomics Research of Domestic Vehicle Cab Central Control System Based on Entropy Method
	1 Overview
		1.1 Automotive Ergonomics
		1.2 Ergonomics of Vehicle Cab Central Control System
		1.3 The Entropy Value Method
		1.4 Related Research
	2 Evaluation Index System
		2.1 Index Design
		2.2 Survey Form and Scoring Value Design
		2.3 Evaluation Steps
		2.4 Evaluation Results
	3 Discuss
		3.1 Combination Instrument
		3.2 The Dashboard
		3.3 The Steering Wheel
		3.4 Auxiliary Instrument Panel
	4 Conclusion
	References
Investigating the Time Dependency of Elbow Flexion Angle Variations in Real and Virtual Grabbing Tasks Using Statistical Parametric Mapping
	1 Introduction
	2 Methods
		2.1 Subjects
		2.2 Experimental Setup and Procedures
		2.3 Data Analysis and Statistics
	3 Results
	4 Discussion
	5 Limitations
	6 Conclusion
	References
An Experimental Study of the Psychological Effects of Vision Loss for Practical Application to Windowless Cockpits
	1 Introduction
	2 Method
		2.1 Experimental Task
		2.2 Experimental System and Environment
		2.3 Experimental Conditions
		2.4 Measurements
		2.5 Procedure
		2.6 Participants
	3 Results
		3.1 Evaluation by Physiological Indices
		3.2 Subjective Assessment
		3.3 Task Performance
	4 Discussion
	5 Conclusion
	References
Human Factors in Interface Design of Electronic Control Systems for Mechanical Equipment in Stage and Studio Automation
	1 Introduction
	2 From Generic to Specific Design Requirements in Human Factors and Ergonomics
	3 Task, Interaction, and Information Interface Design Requirements in Stage and Studio Automatization
	4 Discussion and Conclusions
	References
Quantitative Characterization of Upper Limb Intensity and Symmetry of Use in Healthcare Workers Using Wrist-Worn Accelerometers
	1 Introduction
	2 Materials and Methods
		2.1 Participants
		2.2 Experimental Protocol
		2.3 Statistical Analysis
	3 Results
	4 Discussion and Conclusion
	References
Human Ergonomic Assessment Within “Industry 5.0” Workplace: Do Standard Observational Methods Correlate with Kinematic-Based Index in Reaching Tasks?
	1 Introduction
	2 Materials and Methods
		2.1 Participants
		2.2 Experimental Setup
		2.3 Testing Procedure
		2.4 Motion Tracking
		2.5 Data Analysis
	3 Results and Discussion
	4 Conclusions
	References
Challenges for Standardized Ergonomic Assessments by Digital Human Modeling
	1 Introduction
	2 Methods
		2.1 Definition of the Research Question
		2.2 Systematic Search for Relevant Studies
		2.3 Study Selection According to Predefined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria
		2.4 Data Extraction and Processing
		2.5 Compilation, Synopsis, and Report of the Results
	3 Results
		3.1 Digital Human Models DHM
		3.2 Anthropometry
		3.3 Motion Capture Systems
		3.4 Ergonomic Assessment Procedures
		3.5 Data Formats
		3.6 Interfaces
		3.7 Standards
	4 Conclusions
	References
Assessing Ergonomics on IPS IMMA Family of Manikins
	1 Introduction
	2 DHM Tool and Use Case
	3 Results and Discussion
	4 Conclusions
	References
Improving Ergonomic Training Using Augmented Reality Feedback
	1 Introduction
	2 Methods
		2.1 AR Pose Estimation Prototype
		2.2 Post-Study System Usability Questionnaire and Bipolar Laddering (BL)
		2.3 Study Design
		2.4 Data Acquisition, and Processing
	3 Results
		3.1 Data from Video Processing
		3.2 Within Participant Pre-intervention Vs Post-intervention Comparison
		3.3 Post-Study System Usability Questionnaire
		3.4 Bipolar Laddering (BL)
	4 Discussion
		4.1 Future Works
	References
BGHW Warehouse Simulation – Virtual Reality Supports Prevention of Slip, Trip and Fall (STF) Accidents
	1 Introduction
		1.1 STF Prevention
		1.2 VR in OSH and in STF Prevention
	2 Application Requirements and Concept Development
	3 Technical Conversion and VR Application Design
		3.1 Definition
		3.2 Requirement Analysis
		3.3 Specification and Integration of Human-System Interaction
		3.4 Development of the VR Simulation Environment
		3.5 Implementation of the Instructional Environment
		3.6 Evaluation of Goals
	4 Discussion and Conclusions
	References
The Low Back Fatigue Research Based on Controlled Sedentary Driving Tasks
	1 Introduction
	2 Material and Methods
		2.1 Participants
		2.2 Experimental Procedure
		2.3 EMG Recording
		2.4 Data Analysis
	3 Result
	4 Product Design Expectation
		4.1 Relevant Product Design
		4.2 Product Design
	5 Conclusion
	References
An Experimental Study of the Comfort of Stroke Rehabilitation Gloves Based on ANSYS
	1 Introduction
	2 Overview of Rehabilitation Gloves
	3 The Comfort Study of Rehabilitation Gloves
		3.1 Analysis of the Hand Characteristics of Stroke Patients
		3.2 Factors Affecting the Comfort of Rehabilitation Gloves
	4 Based on the Tendon Drive Mechanism Finite Element
		4.1 Pre-model Construction
		4.2 ANSYS Workbench Finite Element Analysis
		4.3 Analysis of Simulation Results
	5 Discussion
	6 Conclusion
	References
Job Design and Human Productivity
Development and Evaluation of a Knowledge-Based Cyber-Physical Production System to Support Industrial Set-Up Processes Considering Ergonomic and User-Centered Aspects
	1 Introduction
	2 Related Work
		2.1 Technology Development Within Industrial Processes
		2.2 Design of Practical and Knowledge-Based Support Systems
		2.3 Ergonomics in the Industrial (Set-Up) Context
	3 Methodology
	4 Results
	5 Discussion and Conclusion
	References
Evaluating Domain-Independent Small Talk Conversations to Improve Clinical Communication Interaction for Human and Machine
	1 Introduction
		1.1 Small Talk in Clinical Care
		1.2 Research Objective
	2 Methods
		2.1 Big Five Personality Model
		2.2 Survey Instrument on Conversation Quality
		2.3 Data Collection
		2.4 Results
	3 Discussion
		3.1 Limitations and Future Direction
	4 Conclusion
	References
The Impacts of Covid-19 Pandemic on Nursing Workflow in a Medical ICU
	1 Introduction
	2 Methodology
		2.1 Data Collection
		2.2 Task Frequency and Sequence Comparisons
	3 Results
	4 Discussion
	5 Conclusion
	References
Human Factors in Manufacturing: A Systematic Literature Review
	1 Introduction
	2 Purpose of Study
	3 Research Methodology
		3.1 Data Collection
		3.2 Engagement Measure
		3.3 Trend Analysis
	4 Results
		4.1 Co-citation Analysis
		4.2 Pivot Table
		4.3 Cluster Analysis
		4.4 Content Analysis Using MAXQDA
	5 Discussion
	6 Conclusion
	7 Future Work
	References
Pre-defined Emergencies on Demand: Simulation-Based Analysis of Information Processing in Emergency Dispatching
	1 Introduction
	2 Knowledge Elicitation in Safety-Critical Systems
	3 Literature Review
		3.1 Search and Selection Process
		3.2 Synthesis
		3.3 Review Discussion
	4 Methodology Design
		4.1 Experimental Setup
		4.2 Example Scenario
		4.3 CDM Interviews
	5 Discussion
		5.1 Implications
		5.2 Limitations and Further Research
	6 Conclusion
	References
Design Requirements for Working with Mobile Smart Devices—a Scoping Review
	1 Background
	2 Objectives
	3 Method
	4 Results
	5 Conclusion
	References
Implementation of Lean Six Sigma to Improve the Quality and Productivity in Textile Sector: A Case Study
	1 Introduction
	2 Literature Review
	3 Methodology
	4 Results
		4.1 Define Phase
		4.2 Measure Phase
		4.3 Analyze Phase
		4.4 Improvement Phase
		4.5 Control Phase
	5 Conclusions and Future Work
	References
Simulation-Based Training in the Manufacturing Industry: A Suggested Quick Assessment
	1 Introduction and Background
		1.1 History of Simulation-Based Training
		1.2 Types of Simulation-Based Training
	2 Overview of Report Contents
		2.1 Problem Statement
		2.2 Subtopics Covered Within the Report
	3 Procedure
	4 Results and Discussion
		4.1 Existing Simulation-Based Training in Manufacturing
		4.2 Training Example Using FlexSim
		4.3 Current Assessments for Simulation-Based Training
		4.4 Assessment/Learning Objective Example of FlexSim
	5 Future Work
	References
Analysis of Work-Flow Design Related to Aspects of Productivity and Ergonomics
	1 Introduction and Background
		1.1 Factors Considered to Develop Effective Workplace Design
	2 Literature Survey
	3 Bibliometric Analysis: Productivity, Ergonomics, and Simulation
	4 Flexsim
		4.1 Installation
		4.2 Version of Flexsim
		4.3 Working of Flexsim - Procedure
	5 Discussion
	6 Results and Conclusion
	References
Quality of Experience and Mental Energy Use of Cobot Workers in Manufacturing Enterprises
	1 Introduction
		1.1 Mental Health and Work-Related Risks
		1.2 Industry 4.0 and Collaborative Robotics
		1.3 Flow as an Optimal Experience
		1.4 Estimation of Physical and Mental Energy Expenditure Using Wearables
		1.5 Aim
	2 Methods
		2.1 Recruitment and Participants
		2.2 ESM Procedure
		2.3 Real-Time Estimation of Mental Energy Use
		2.4 Data Handling and Analyses
	3 Results and Discussion
		3.1 Workers’ Quality of Daily Experience: ESM Results
		3.2 Workers’ Mental Energy Use
	4 Discussion
	5 Conclusion
	References
Something Old, Something New, Something Inspired by Deep Blue?
	1 Introduction
	2 Study Design
		2.1 Search Criteria
		2.2 Publication Selection
		2.3 Data Charting and Synthesis
	3 Results
		3.1 General Characteristics of Included Studies
		3.2 Research Topics
	4 Discussion
		4.1 Implications for Further Research
		4.2 Strengths and Limitations
	5 Conclusions
	References
Description of Sequential Risky Decision-Making Choices in Human-Machine Teams Using Eye-Tracking and Decision Tree
	1 Introduction
	2 Method
		2.1 Participants
		2.2 Sequential Risky Decision-Making Task
		2.3 Human-Machine Team Collaboration Mode
		2.4 Equipment and Data Collection
		2.5 Data Analysis
		2.6 Procedure
		2.7 Decision Tree
	3 Results
		3.1 Task Performance
		3.2 Attentional Behaviors
		3.3 Results of Decision Tree
	4 Discussion
	5 Conclusions
	References
Interacting with Robots and Exoskeletons
Introduction of a Cobot as Intermittent Haptic Contact Interfaces in Virtual Reality
	1 Introduction
	2 Description of Context
	3 Applications of ICIs
	4 Challenges
	5 Roadmap for the Introduction of Cobots
	6 Conclusions and Future Work
	References
The Efficiency of Augmented Pointing with and Without Speech in a Collaborative Virtual Environment
	1 Introduction
		1.1 Pointing Accuracy
		1.2 Pointing and Speech
		1.3 The Current Experiment
	2 Methods
		2.1 Participants
		2.2 Stimuli and Apparatus
		2.3 Procedure
		2.4 Data Analysis and Reduction
	3 Results
		3.1 Errors and Reaction Times
		3.2 Relationship Between Errors and Reaction Time
		3.3 Speech Content
	4 Discussion
		4.1 Implications for Augmenting Pointing
		4.2 Integration of Speech and Pointing
		4.3 Conclusion
	References
Does the Form of Attachment Have an Impact on Occupational Thermal Comfort? A Study on the Spinal Exoskeleton
	1 Introduction
	2 Method
		2.1 Subjects and Environment
		2.2 Test Procedure
		2.3 Exoskeleton
		2.4 Physiological and Subjective Measurements
	3 Statistical Analysis
		3.1 Result
		3.2 Results of MR
		3.3 Results of Skin Temperature
		3.4 Results of TSV and TCV
	4 Discussion
		4.1 MR, Temperature Steps and Workloads
		4.2 Thermoregulatory
		4.3 Combined Effects of Workloads and Ambient Temperature on TSV and TCV
	5 Conclusion
	References
A Multimodal Data Model for Simulation-Based Learning with Va.Si.Li-Lab
	1 Introduction
	2 Formalizing Interactive Multimodal Semantics
	3 Three Usage Scenarios
		3.1 Interactive Critical Online Reasoning
		3.2 Simulation-based Learning
		3.3 Visual Communication
	4 Conclusion
	References
TWINMED T-SHIRT, a Smart Wearable System for ECG and EMG Monitoring for Rehabilitation with Exoskeletons
	1 The Twinmed System
		1.1 The System
	2 Design the T-shirt
		2.1 Comfort Design
		2.2 Smart T-shirt Design
	3 System Test
	4 Conclusion
	References
Evaluating Multimodal Behavior Schemas with VoxWorld
	1 Introduction
	2 Related Work
	3 Method
		3.1 Source Data: The Shared Weights Task
		3.2 Data Collection
		3.3 Annotation Schema
		3.4 Environment Modeling
		3.5 Annotation Import and Execution
	4 Discussion and Future Work
		4.1 Annotation Score Validation
		4.2 Annotation Schema
		4.3 IVA Expression
	5 Conclusion
	References
Robust Motion Recognition Using Gesture Phase Annotation
	1 Introduction
	2 Related Work
		2.1 History of Gesture Semantics
		2.2 Real World Applications
	3 Methodology
		3.1 MediaPipe
		3.2 Datasets
		3.3 Static Classification Model
		3.4 Movement Segmentation
		3.5 Phase Breakdown
	4 Evaluation
	5 Results and Discussion
	6 Conclusion and Future Work
	References
Short Intervention of Self-study-Videos in a Safety Engineering Learning Arrangement: An Investigation of Effects on Learning Performance and Motivation
	1 Introduction
	2 Theoretical Background and State of Research
		2.1 Occupational Safety
		2.2 Learning Media Background
	3 Research Questions
	4 Methods
		4.1 Study Design and Experimental Procedure
		4.2 Material
		4.3 Data Collection Methods
		4.4 Evaluation Methods
	5 Results
		5.1 Sample Description
		5.2 Design of Learning Materials
		5.3 Motivation and Interest
		5.4 Learning Performance
	6 Discussion
	7 Conclusion and Outlook
	References
An AI-Based Action Detection UAV System to Improve Firefighter Safety
	1 Introduction
	2 Related Works
		2.1 AI Applications in Firefighting
		2.2 UAV Assistance in Firefighting
		2.3 AI-Based UAV Applications
	3 Methods
	4 Results
	5 Discussion and Conclusion
	6 Future Work
	References
The Effect of Transparency on Human-Exoskeleton Interaction
	1 Introduction
	2 Method
		2.1 Subjects
		2.2 Material and Devices
		2.3 Experiment Design
		2.4 Data Analysis
	3 Results
	4 Conclusion
	5 Discussion
	References
Author Index