Anthopometrics

To showcase anthropometrics, I have chosen an image of the cockpit of a modern-day automobile. Webster’s gives the definition of anthropometrics as “the study of the human body and its movement, as well as research into these measurements relating to people.” We take this matter for granted on a day-to-day basis, but anthropometrics is what allows us to truly get the most out of our surroundings, and also to be as efficient as possible in all walks of life. For example the cockpit of this car, everything that the driver might need is within reach. The pedals and steering wheel are most important, so naturally they are the easiest to reach. The gearshift, radio controls, AC controls, and dashboard controls are all right there just above the console. Think for a second if these things were, say, on the other side of the interior or in the backseat. This would not only cause discomfort, but also extreme danger if a driver were to reach for something far away. All of these items have been placed based off of previous average measurements taken of the human body, and that is anthropometrics.