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Examination of Experimental Method to Extract Characteristics of Lower Limb Movement in Emergency Braking Operation
Faculty of Science and Engineering, Teikyo University, Tochigi, Japan
Faculty of Health Care Medicine, Japan Sports University, Tokyo, Japan
Faculty of Medical Technology, Teikyo University, Tochigi, Japan
- 1 Faculty of Science and Engineering, Teikyo University, Tochigi, Japan
- 2 Faculty of Health Care Medicine, Japan Sports University, Tokyo, Japan
- 3 Faculty of Medical Technology, Teikyo University, Tochigi, Japan
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Abstract
The purpose of this study is to clarify the driving behavior and reaction pattern peculiar to the elderly. In this paper, we conducted a brake operation experiment with five young people, and aimed to create an evaluation index and an experimental method that can extract the characteristics of emergency brake operation from pedaling force and lower limb movement. The results showed that in order to operate the brakes strongly and quickly, the knee was firmly flection, and then the pedaling force was increased when the knee was extended. Furthermore, it was shown that if the brakes were operated without moving the ankle joint, the operation would be quicker.
KeywordsHuman EngineeringOlder PersonDriver CharacteristicsExperimentExperimental Index
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