anthropometric data height

Nov 08
2010

anthropometric data height

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In the last fiscal year 2008-09, the Indian automobile industry registered a sale of 15 vehicles lakh which included passenger cars and commercial vehicles. But according to a new find, these cars were never designed for drivers in India.

All modern car manufacturers design their vehicles using the information in the physical attributes of average users. The study in this line is called study anthropometric come to a conclusion based on criteria such as height, weight, and the key physical specifications of the users.

It has come to light Indian cars were designed using the parameters of other countries. The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) based in Pune have shown that automobile manufacturers in India are using a vehicle designed for body structures that are not Indians. It has launched a study of Indian car manufacturers like Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors. Study results are expected in 2010.

These companies are known to use mannequins (dummies), based on the specifications of the Japanese U.S., European or Korean. Note that these dolls are among the countries of origin for automakers like General Motors, Hyundai Motors, Honda, Suzuki and Volkswagen. physical structure of India is not mentioned as there has never been such as the previous study. For India, these companies use their own perceptions and mix match with these dolls, until they feel they have arrived in India size and shape.

The largest SUV maker in India, Mahindra and Mahindra has the best-selling SUVs like Scorpio, Bolero and the recently launched Xylo, they have all been highly appreciated by its users. However, Mahindra has its own way of designing vehicles for the user to India on the basis of data furnished by SAE International, a global partnership automotive engineering, aerospace and heavy vehicle industry.

The study is very important because it sheds new light on User Comfort Indians designs to help determine the headroom, legroom, shoulder space, seat height, pedal height and angle of the seat. It also helps to determine the ergonomics, comfort and convenience to passengers. These aspects are vital to car travel experience healthy.

A luxury that few cars can features such as adjustable driver's seat for better driving comfort. However, these options are very limited. It is only in some cars super luxury that many options available, but do not meet the specifications of India.

Indian car manufacturers are now looking with interest the results of ARAI to develop new standards-based vehicles in India. Auto analysts say the study may help at least 90 percent of Indian car users to operate their vehicles with ease.

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