ISYE 348 Fall 2024 Lab 8
2024-11-04
This lab assignment is due by 23:59 on 2024-11-05. If you have any questions or need clarification, please reach out to me via email or during office hours. The report will be graded on 20 points based on the following criteria:
Criteria | Points |
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Introduction (your own words; 50-100 words) | 1 |
Methods (your own words; 100-200 words) | 1 |
Results | 7 |
Discussion | 6 |
Improvements | 2 |
Conclusion | 3 |
Submission: Please submit your report as a PDF file on Canvas. Make sure to include your name and your partner’s name at the beginning of the report. Include any code, plots, or tables as needed to support your answers. Make sure to answer all questions thoroughly and provide detailed explanations where necessary. Cite any external sources used. Submit one single pdf file with all the answers.
Collaboration with your classmates is encouraged, and you will work in pairs for this lab to complete the report. Please list your partner’s name at the beginning of the report. Only one submission per group is required. Must include data from both partners in the report.
Late submissions will be penalized by a 1 point deduction every hour past the deadline.
score = max (20 − ⌊hours_late⌋, 0)
Please read the course policy on academic integrity and collaboration on the course syllabus. If you have any questions about what is permissible, please ask before submitting your work.
Hand grip span and strength are essential anthropometric measurements in ergonomics and human factors. The relationship between hand grip span and strength is crucial for designing products, tools, and interfaces that accommodate a wide range of users. This lab aims to explore the relationship between hand grip span and strength, considering factors such as age, weight, and height. Understanding the L-T (length-tension) relationship in hand grip exercises can provide insights into user capabilities and limitations in various tasks.
Record all measurements in the table below. Use consistent units.
Subject | Age (years) | Weight (kg) | Height (cm) | Hand span (cm) |
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1 | ||||
2 | ||||
… |
Subject | Position | Hand Grip Span (cm) | Trial 1 | Trial 2 |
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1 | Distal phalangeal | |||
1 | Metacarpal head | |||
1 | Center of palm | |||
2 | Center of palm | |||
2 | Distal phalangeal | |||
2 | Metacarpal head | |||
… | … | … | … | … |
Discuss any improvements or modifications that could enhance the accuracy and efficiency of the measurements. Consider the instruments used, measurement techniques, and data recording methods.
Summarize the importance of accurate hand grip span and strength measurements in human factors and ergonomics. Highlight the key takeaways on how these measurements can improve user experience in product design.