Towards a design tool for visualizing the functional demand placed on older adults by everyday living tasks

Authors:
A. S. Macdonald;D. Loudon;P. J. Rowe;D. Samuel;V. Hood;A. C. Nicol;M. A. Grealy;B. A. Conway
Affiliations:
The Glasgow School of Art, Product Design Engineering, 167 Renfrew Street, G3 6RQ, Glasgow, UK;The Glasgow School of Art, Product Design Engineering, 167 Renfrew Street, G3 6RQ, Glasgow, UK;University of Strathclyde, Bioengineering Unit, Wolfson Centre, 106 Rottenrow, G4 ONW, Glasgow, UK;University of Strathclyde, Bioengineering Unit, Wolfson Centre, 106 Rottenrow, G4 ONW, Glasgow, UK;University of Strathclyde, Bioengineering Unit, Wolfson Centre, 106 Rottenrow, G4 ONW, Glasgow, UK;University of Strathclyde, Bioengineering Unit, Wolfson Centre, 106 Rottenrow, G4 ONW, Glasgow, UK;University of Strathclyde, Department of Psychology, 40 George St, G1 1QE, Glasgow, UK;University of Strathclyde, Bioengineering Unit, Wolfson Centre, 106 Rottenrow, G4 ONW, Glasgow, UK
Venue:
Universal Access in the Information Society
Year:
2007

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Abstract

This paper discusses the development of a design tool using data calculated from the biomechanical functional demand on joints in older adults during activities of daily living, portrayed using a visual ‘traffic-light’ system. Whole body movements of 84 older adults were analysed using a 3D motion capture system and reaction forces were measured by force platforms, and translated into a 3D software model. Although originally intended as a tool for designers, the early evaluation of this method of visualizing the data suggests that it may be of value across those involved in the professional care of older adults.