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The objective of this study was to find the relationship between body-seat pressure distribution and driver comfort ratings of dynamic seating experience. A total of 38 participants performed four short-term driving sessions in a commercialized vehicle. These sessions involved two driving environments (lab vs. field-based). Body-seat interface pressure data were recorded continuously during driving, and the comfort ratings of the whole body and local body parts were measured after each session. Several body-seat pressure distribution variables were proposed to improve sitting comfort.
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Chae, S., Kyung, G., Nam, K. (2011). Measuring Drivers’ Dynamic Seating Experience Using Pressure Mats. In: Marcus, A. (eds) Design, User Experience, and Usability. Theory, Methods, Tools and Practice. DUXU 2011. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 6770. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-21708-1_42
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