Car Driver
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This model was developed as a demonstration of the AnyBody system for use in ergonomic design of driver spaces in cars. It is a preliminary un-validated, un-calibrated model for demonstration purposes only. When equipped with a better shoulder, it should capture the working conditions of a car driver well, though.

The model is special in the sense that it comprises more than 100 muscles. It still analyses and animates quickly on a small PC.

 

 

When analyzing the model for muscle work in a natural working position as the one shown above, we see that the amount of antagonistic muscle work (negative powers on the curve) is relatively limited

Muscle power when steering in a comfortable posture. Right hand side muscles only.

 

If we move the steering wheel backward, closer to the driver to the extent that the driving position become awkward, then the amount of negative muscle work increases as shown on the figure below.
.Muscle powers when steering with awkward posture.

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