Citation

Matusiak K, Dziewonski T, Lozia Z, Guzek M. Proc. IRCOBI 2005; 33: 12p.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, International Research Council on Biomechanics of Injury)

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Abstract

The aim of this study was to identify changes in the position and posture of front seat occupants that occur in a pre-crash environment. The study involved placing male volunteers in a driving simulator with programmed crash scenarios. Analysis of human reactions were recorded with the use of surface electromyography (EMG) by electrodes placed on the upper limbs. The simulated impact velocity, time of crash, time and angle of steering wheel rotations and initiation of braking were recorded. Subjects were also videotaped to assess the overall body motion and reactions. The study found that both isometric and isotonic muscle reactions were observed with varying amounts of left, right, or bilateral muscle movement. The study was conducted within APROSYS SubProject 6 - Intelligent Systems.