ABSTRACT
To develop an Advanced Digital Human Model (ADHM) for application in the design of consumer products much specific knowledge is needed. This knowledge much be processed and related for increased abstraction level. Managing the complexity requires the creation of a core model and attached submodels, each covering a specific aspect of an ADHM. Digital human models are often used in a design process, in medical examination, training and demonstration, and in animation. The field of application is designing consumer goods such as supports, tools and protective means. An ADHM is based on algorithms that process and relate the knowledge from several disciplines. Since human properties are uncertain, and their measurements incomplete and biased, the model must be defined in vague terms. The model can only consider available knowledge. The formalised knowledge can be operationalised by the conversion of the mathematical expressions of the modelled processes into practical algorithms.
