Head of Ergonomic Design
Established vehicle cockpit dimensions using documented anthropometric data and tests done on potential driver measurements to comfortably fit a 5th percentile female and 95th percentile male. These measurements affected parameters of the final vehicle such as the cockpit width, cockpit length, backrest angle, pedal spacing, seat height, harness placement, steering wheel location, steering column angle, and diver interface design
Designed steering wheel configuration that reduced unnecessary adjustability factors, decreased vehicle weight, increased build reliability, and greatly improved driver comfort and performance.
Assembled dozens of low cost mockups, 3d models, and prototypes of frame, backrest, pedal, and steering setups for data acquisition.
Led team in research and archived work and thought processes for future team use. Left ideas that were unaccomplished such as pressure mat and CAD test dummy models.
Note: Due to the pandemic, the 2020 season of the SAE Baja Competition was largely cancelled. As a result, many of these designs that were ready for manufacturing were left in the prototype phase.
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