Abstract:
Anthropometry is essential for every workstation design. Anthropometric data are collected by using photographs, thats more suitable for collecting a lot of people data or in case of time limit, is faster than using an Anthropometric caliper set. Moreover, its easy-to-use and low cost but it requires at least 7 meters in distance. From this research, using photographs for measuring anthropometry would show the deviation of height as 0.32% at 7 meters from the camera and 1.5% at 2 meters. Because of human anatomy (that has curve and thickness), outfit, environment and camera setup are the causes of deviation. Due to past research, the purpose of this research is to develop the anthropometric technique with more accurate in short distance 2D photography. By creating a new measurement system, starting from setup a digital camera with related devices. Then measures 12 parts of human body at 2-4 meters. After that, find a mathematic theory of deviation between the digital camera and actual human body model. And then, confirms the mathematical results from 30 participants. The last result is mathematic equation that helps reducing 5.7% from 6 measurement parts. Finally, the manual of anthropometric technique with short distance 2D photography was created.