Assessing Driver Comfort and In-Chair Movements in an Automotive Seat with Anti-Fatigue Massage Function
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Abstract
Prolonged driving is associated with fatigue and reduced comfort, jeopardizing driver safety. This study proposes an innovative Anti-Fatigue Massage Function (AFMF) system integrated into a driver’s seat to improve subjective comfort and decrease compensatory movements during extended driving due to fatigue. In total, 24 participants (12 males, 12 females) completed two 60 min simulated driving sessions—one with the AFMF activated and one with it deactivated. Subjective comfort was measured every 10 min using a 5-point Likert scale, while objective In-Chair Movements (ICMs) were manually recorded by expert researchers from dual-camera recordings. ART ANOVA revealed that the AFMF-equipped seat significantly enhanced comfort ratings and reduced ICM frequencies compared to the deactivated condition. These findings suggest that the AFMF system can enhance driver well-being and mitigate fatigue-related risks during prolonged driving.
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Research context
OpenAlex topics: Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders · Effects of Vibration on Health · Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
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Affiliations
Mechanical, Automotive, and Materials Engineering, University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Ave., Windsor, ON N9B 3P4, Canada
Kinesiology, University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Ave., Windsor, ON N9B 3P4, Canada
Leggett & Platt Canada Co., 360 Silver Creek Industrial Drive, Lakeshore, ON N8N 4Y3, Canada
Funding
Mitacs Accelerate grant
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