Simulation of Ergonomic Assembly Through a Digital Human Modeling Software

Paper in proceeding, 2023

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) as a result of bad workplace design and ergonomics are one of the leading causes of work-related injuries, this is especially true for assembly workers within the manufacturing industry. This paper investigates the possibilities to implement an automated ergonomics evaluation assessment into a Digital Human Modeling (DHM) software to evaluate workplace design for assembly tasks within manufacturing. A benchmarking and screening process was conducted to identify the most suitable ergonomics assessment method to be implemented into the DHM software. Furthermore, a pilot implementation, using Industrial Path Solution (IPS) Intelligently Moving Manikin (IMMA) as the referenced DHM software, was held with China Euro Vehicle Technology (CEVT) to solidify the results of the integrated function. This paper showcases that automated ergonomics assessment methods can, successfully, be integrated into a DHM software.