Title: User-centred interior design of a small electric vehicle using RAMSIS

Authors: Florian Kremser; Fabian Guenzkofer; Klaus Bengler

Addresses: Technische Universität München, Institute of Ergonomics, Boltzmannstr. 15, 85747 Garching, Germany ' Technische Universität München, Institute of Ergonomics, Boltzmannstr. 15, 85747 Garching, Germany ' Technische Universität München, Institute of Ergonomics, Boltzmannstr. 15, 85747 Garching, Germany

Abstract: Digital human models are essential for the development of vehicle interiors and driver workplaces. They can be used during the occupant packaging process to develop the seat, steering-wheel and pedals adjustment ranges to ensure optimal posture for occupants of different anthropometric measurements. However, digital human models can also be used to design the display and control concept during the early phases of the product development process. In this article the ergonomic interior design process of the electric vehicle MUTE is shown exemplarily. In addition to a discussion of different design principles of the driver's workplace, the simulation capabilities of RAMSIS and the tool RAMSIS cognitive are explained using the example of the design of a central touchscreen, which acts as the main input device for secondary and tertiary tasks.

Keywords: digital human modelling; anthropometry; vehicle interiors; interior design; vehicle design; designing principles; cockpit design; occupant packaging; display design; RAMSIS; e-mobility; urban vehicle concepts; user-centred design; vision simulation, touchscreen design; electric vehicles; driving posture; seat adjustment ranges; steering wheel adjustment ranges; pedal adjustment ranges; product development; ergonomics.

DOI: 10.1504/IJHFMS.2012.051565

International Journal of Human Factors Modelling and Simulation, 2012 Vol.3 No.3/4, pp.329 - 345

Received: 08 May 2012
Accepted: 27 Aug 2012
Published online: 29 Aug 2014 *

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