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¹Inventech India Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi.

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Tractor design in low-income countries needs ergonomic improvements for farming and transport use. A new ergonomic facility aids in evaluating and optimizing tractor control layouts for better user experience.

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Area of Science:

Agricultural Engineering
Human Factors Engineering
Industrial Design

Background:

Tractor designs in low-income countries, particularly India, have stagnated ergonomically over the last 20 years.
Tractors in these regions serve dual roles: farming and transportation, necessitating distinct design considerations compared to high-income countries.
Existing tractor designs often overlook ergonomic factors crucial for user comfort and efficiency in diverse operational contexts.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop an ergonomic evaluation facility tailored for improving tractor design in low-income countries.
To create a system for comparative analysis of tractor display and control layouts.
To facilitate the development of optimized tractor designs that meet the specific needs of users in regions like India.

Main Methods:

Development of an ergonomic evaluation facility comprising a workplace envelope specific to the Indian population.
Inclusion of a layout measuring device for assessing tractor control and display arrangements.
Implementation of an ergonomic rig capable of simulating and subjectively evaluating proposed design improvements.

Main Results:

A functional ergonomic evaluation facility has been successfully developed.
The facility enables comparative assessment of different tractor display and control configurations.
The ergonomic rig allows for subjective user feedback on simulated design modifications.

Conclusions:

The developed ergonomic facility provides a valuable tool for enhancing tractor design in low-income countries.
Comparative evaluation of layouts using this facility can lead to the creation of more user-centered tractor designs.
Addressing ergonomic deficiencies in tractor design is crucial for improving usability in agricultural and transportation tasks.