McDonnell Douglas Human Modeling System (MDHMS)

The McDonnell Douglas Human Modeling System (MDHMS) enables electronic simulation/demonstration of assembly, operations and maintenance early in the design process using 3-D animated human manikin with articulated limbs and inverse kinematics. MDHMS is a menu-driven, interactive computer program used to define design requirements and aid in design evaluation. Major benefits of using MDHMS include: 1) reducing the need for physical development fixtures by performing evaluations electronically, 2) reducing design costs enabling the design team to more rapidly prototype and test a design, 3) avoiding costly design "fixes" later in hte program by considering human factors requirements early in the design, and 4) improving customer communications at every step of product development by using compelling animated graphics.

Mike Biferno

Manager