The effects of different seat suspension types on occupants' physiologic responses and task performance: implications for autonomous and conventional vehicles

K Kia, PW Johnson, JH Kim - Applied Ergonomics, 2021 - Elsevier
This study evaluated whole body vibration (WBV), non-driving task performance, muscle
activity, and self-reported discomfort and motion sickness between different seat suspension …

Comparisons of whole body vibration, muscle activity and non-driving task performance between different seat suspensions in an autonomous passenger car …

K Kia, PW Johnson, JH Kim - Proceedings of the Human …, 2018 - journals.sagepub.com
This study compared whole body vibration (WBV), muscle activity and non-driving task
performance between different seat suspension settings in a simulated autonomous …

Evaluating whole-body vibration reduction by comparison of active and passive suspension seats in semi-trucks

RP Blood, J Dennerlein, C Lewis… - Proceedings of the …, 2011 - journals.sagepub.com
Truck drivers have one of the highest injury rates in the US workforce with the majority of
injuries occurring in the low-back. Exposure to Whole Body Vibration (WBV) is thought to be …

The impact of different seats and whole-body vibration exposures on truck driver vigilance and discomfort

BB Du, PL Bigelow, RP Wells, HW Davies, P Hall… - Ergonomics, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Laboratory studies have shown that exposure to whole-body vibration (WBV) increases
physical and mental fatigue, which are common issues professional drivers face. The …

The effects of a new seat suspension system on whole body vibration exposure and driver low back pain and disability: Results from a randomized controlled trial in …

JT Dennerlein, JM Cavallari, JHJ Kim, NH Green - Applied ergonomics, 2022 - Elsevier
Through a randomized controlled trial, we evaluated the effects of an electro-magnetic active
seat suspension that reduces exposure of a long-haul truck driver to whole body vibration …

On the significance of body mass and vibration magnitude for acceleration transmission of vibration through seats with horizontal suspensions

R Blüthner, B Hinz, G Menzel, M Schust… - Journal of Sound and …, 2006 - Elsevier
Seats with horizontal suspensions can help to reduce detrimental effects of whole-body
vibration (WBV) on health, comfort and performance. Two seats were used to examine the …

Whole body vibration exposure and seat effective amplitude transmissibility of air suspension seat in different bus designs

O Thamsuwan, RP Blood, C Lewis… - Proceedings of the …, 2012 - journals.sagepub.com
A number of studies have shown that whole body vibration (WBV) exposures contribute to
low back pain in vehicle operators. Bus design may be an important factor in determining the …

Whole-body vibration exposure intervention among professional bus and truck drivers: a laboratory evaluation of seat-suspension designs

RP Blood, MG Yost, JE Camp… - Journal of occupational …, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
Long-term exposure to seated whole-body vibration (WBV) is one of the leading risk factors
for the development of low back disorders. Professional bus and truck drivers are regularly …

The effect of posture and seat suspension design on discomfort and back muscle fatigue during simulated truck driving

D Wilder, ML Magnusson, J Fenwick, M Pope - Applied Ergonomics, 1994 - Elsevier
Several studies have shown a relationship between low-back problems and exposure to
seated whole-body vibration. The amount of vibration transmitted to the operator is …

[图书][B] Use of seating to control exposures to whole-body vibration

GS Paddan, MJ Griffin - 2001 - eprints.soton.ac.uk
In 100 vehicles, 67 conventional seats and 33 suspension seats were tested to determine
the benefits that might be obtained by changing seats in the vehicles. Acceleration was …