Head and Neck Movement: Simulation and Kinematics Analysis

In Ergonomics, interaction system between human with some object or machine starts from the stimulation of the object to the head through the eyes. Therefore, the eyes position on the head when receiving the stimulation is very important. The eyes’ ability in receiving stimulation from the object depends on a person's head and neck movement. Measuring the ability of the head and neck movement is very important, however explaining this matter to the students is complicated. In consequently, to make a simple way in explaining to the students, a head and neck anthropometry model or Head Mannequin design that can be moved in simulation of the visual design is needed. This research is aimed to assess the behavior and limitation movement of the human head and neck. A head model of mannequin is made and developed to make a simulation for ergonomic movement learning using Solid work software. The components of construction movement are analyzed by kinematic analysis using MATLAB to convince the simulation of human head movement. The results of the study show that head mannequin is able to simulate the human head movement. The kinematic models of head movement based on limitations are generated and the analysis is presented in the full paper.