Abstract
We developed an analysis method for steering and seat performances under dynamic environments. The movements of driver′s body were measured by using a motion capture system. The steering forces were measured by using the steering wheel with 6-axis transducers on the spoke, and the pressure distributions between the driver and the seat were measured by capacitive sensor mats. The interactions among driver, seat and steering wheel were analyzed by the software with a multi-body human model. The developed method was applied to a driver′s steering maneuver with an experimental 6-axis motion generator. Some of the results indicate an effectiveness of the proposed method.
