UMTRI Project

Multivariate Anthropometry for Auto Seat Design

Sponsor: Schukra North America, Inc.
Investigator: Matthew Reed
02/23/2005 - 03/31/2006

Design recommendations for automotive seats are typically targeted to fit either 5th-percentile females or 95th-percentile males. This simple approach may not necessarily accommodate at least 95% of adult occupants. This project uses multivariate analysis of anthropometric data to develop specifications for seat dimensions that will accommodate the target percentage of populations.