Abstract
Effective simulation of manual assembly operations considering ergonomic load and clearance demands requires detailed modeling of human body kinematics and motions, including balance and response to external forces.
In this paper we address the interaction of humans with flexible objects. By incorporating detailed physics simulation of flexible objects into the creation of ergonomically feasible human motions, we are able to ergonomically assess manual assembly operations involving cables and hoses.
The method is implemented and demonstrated on a challenging operation taken from the automotive industry; a wiring harness assembly.
Acknowledgement
This work was carried out within The Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research (SSF) ProViking II program and the Wingquist Laboratory VINN Excellence Centre, supported by the Swedish Governmental Agency for Innovation Systems (VINNOVA).
This work is part of the Sustainable Production Initiative and the Production Area of Advance at Chalmers University of Technology
Authors and Affiliations
- N. Delfs, Fraunhofer-Chalmers Centre
- R. Bohlin, Fraunhofer-Chalmers Centre
- S. Gustafsson, Industrial Path Solutions
- J.S Carlson, Fraunhofer-Chalmers Centre