RAES

We have developed a prototype virtual reality tool, RAES, for use in Ergonomics and Design Assurance.

The VR tool immerses designers into a virtual environment inhabited by a Digital Human Model (DHM). As designers navigate through the space, they can experiment with different body sizes, facilitating design evaluation considering the full range of target users. This hands-on approach provides designers with a tangible understanding of physical sensations and experiences that are otherwise unattainable. By employing real human movement rather than digital simulations, the VR tool eliminates the limitations of motion simulation, while removing the need for costly physical prototypes.