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Authors: Thierry Perret-Ellena ; Aleksandar Subic ; Toh Yen Pang and Helmy Mustafa

Affiliation: RMIT University, Australia

Keyword(s): 3D Anthropometry, Reverse Engineering, Gap Analysis, Bicycle Helmet Fit, 3D Scanner.

Related Ontology Subjects/Areas/Topics: Computer Systems in Sports ; Simulation and Mathematical Modeling ; Sport Science Research and Technology

Abstract: While a bicycle helmet protects the wearer’s head in the event of a crash, not every user benefits to the same extent when wearing the headgear. A proper fit with the cyclist’s head is found to be one of the most important attributes to improve protection during impact. A correct fit is defined as a small and uniform distance between the helmet liner and the wearer’s head shape, with a broad coverage of the head area. The scientific community has recognised the need for improved fitting, but in-depth methods to analyse and compare the fit performance of distinct helmets models are still absent from the literature. We present a method based on 3D anthropometry, reverse engineering techniques and computational analysis to redress this shortcoming. As a result of this study, we introduce the Helmet Fit Index (HFI) as a tool for fit analysis between a helmet model and a human head. It is envisaged that the HFI can provide detailed understanding of helmet efficiency regarding fit and shou ld be used during helmet development phases and testing. (More)

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Perret-Ellena, T.; Subic, A.; Yen Pang, T. and Mustafa, H. (2014). The Helmet Fit Index - A Method for the Computational Analysis of Fit between Human Head Shapes and Bicycle Helmets. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Congress on Sports Sciences Research and Technology Support - icSPORTS; ISBN 978-989-758-057-4; ISSN 2184-3201, SciTePress, pages 145-153. DOI: 10.5220/0005084101450153

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TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 2nd International Congress on Sports Sciences Research and Technology Support - icSPORTS
TI - The Helmet Fit Index - A Method for the Computational Analysis of Fit between Human Head Shapes and Bicycle Helmets
SN - 978-989-758-057-4
IS - 2184-3201
AU - Perret-Ellena, T.
AU - Subic, A.
AU - Yen Pang, T.
AU - Mustafa, H.
PY - 2014
SP - 145
EP - 153
DO - 10.5220/0005084101450153
PB - SciTePress