Ergonomic Design by Means of Human Models

Abstract

The main differences between traditional ergonomic design “a posteriori” and the modern “a priori”- design using computer based human models are described. This development is leading from an earlier “corrective ergonomics” to a new “prospective ergonomics”. There is an incredible improvement in the depth and also in the width of the abilities of the human models. And it can be expected that this development will continue for some time.