Seat Pressure Pad
The seat pressure pad system maps and records interface pressures between any two surfaces quickly and accurately. The tactile surface pressure is displayed in real time in terms of its distribution and magnitude. By interpreting the pressure data obtained from the seat pressure pad system, a human factors engineer may determine whether or not seating pressures and support are acceptable. The equipment is currently used in for a student laboratory exercise in INSY 3021. The INSY 3021 students will perform an ergonomic evaluation of various chairs. The class gains experience using a pressure pad to collect objective measures of seating pressure distribution. Additionally, students learn to properly adjust an "ergonomic chair."
Last Updated:
Feb 09, 2011
