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Use of digital human modeling for promoting health, care and well-being
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| In recent years, the field of digital human modeling (DHM) has emerged as a powerful tool for enhancing health, safety, and overall well-being across various domains. DHM involves the creation by modeling and simulation of virtual representations of human beings, enabling researchers, designers, and practitioners to analyze and optimize human interactions and interaction with environments, products, and systems. This Research Topic aims to explore the diverse applications of DHM in promoting health and well-being, encompassing areas such as ergonomics, healthcare simulation, rehabilitation, personalized medicine, and safety analysis. The utilization of DHM in ergonomic design is of paramount importance in reducing the risk of musculoskeletal disorders and injuries in the workplace. By simulating human movements, postures, and forces, DHM facilitates the development of ergonomic workstations, tools, and equipment that minimize physical of injuries and optimize the end-user performance. Furthermore, DHM plays a crucial role in enhancing accessibility and inclusivity in product design by evaluating designs from a human-centric perspective, ensuring usability for individuals of diverse abilities. In the realm of healthcare, DHM enables simulation-based training for healthcare professionals, allowing them to refine their skills in a risk-free environment and improve patient safety. Additionally, DHM contributes to the development of virtual rehabilitation programs and assistive technologies, empowering individuals with disabilities to regain mobility and independence. Furthermore, the integration of DHM with anthropometric data by 3D-4D scanning data enables personalized health monitoring and analysis, supporting tailored interventions and preventive healthcare strategies for precision medicine. By leveraging cutting-edge simulation techniques, DHM enables the creation of personalized rehabilitation programs tailored to individual needs. This empowers individuals with disabilities to regain mobility and independence, fostering a sense of empowerment and improving their overall quality of life. From virtual reality-based exercises to sensor-assisted prosthetics, DHM opens doors to innovative solutions that break barriers and redefine possibilities in rehabilitation and assistive care. By simulating human behavior and interactions in complex scenarios, DHM enables stakeholders to identify potential hazards and mitigate risks effectively. Whether it's optimizing workplace ergonomics, enhancing product design for user safety, or planning disaster response strategies, DHM serves as a valuable tool for improving safety standards and reducing the likelihood of accidents and injuries. |
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English
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Frontiers research topics
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Frontiers
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2024
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