A comparative study of the effectiveness of photogrammetric versus manual anthropometric measurements.
Work
; 78(3): 735-746, 2024.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38363628
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The accurate measurement of the human body is essential when it comes to designing agricultural tools and equipment that can effectively accommodate and interact with individuals when performing a task. The traditional method for measuring an individual's body measurements is highly complex and requires two or more skilled individuals and reliable measurement tools. Finding a new approach that is speedier, more precise, and less expensive than current methods is therefore necessary.OBJECTIVE:
This study aims to develop an inexpensive novel photogrammetric anthropometric measurement setup that can extract the dimensions of an individual subject irrespective of their body shape.METHODS:
This study involved the creation of a setup comprising four cameras for a 360° photoshoot of human subjects to calibrate and test the developed measurement setup for capturing photos of human subjects and compare the results with manual measurements.RESULTS:
Ten different body dimensions were measured using the setup. There was a significant correlation between the manual and photogrammetric measurement methods (0.943â<ârâ<â0.997). The highest absolute error recorded was 1.87%.CONCLUSION:
The photogrammetric method for collecting anthropometric data is a reliable substitute for manual measurements across diverse populations. The results indicate that this low-cost approach is highly precise and reliable, with strong correlation to manual measurements. Multiview photogrammetry proves effective for individuals of various body shapes, making it a versatile option for data collection.Key words
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Photogrammetry
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Anthropometry
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Work
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article