Formula 1 Gets Comfortable With 3D Scanning Technology

    Press/Media: Expert comment

    Description

    A pilot project has successfully revolutionised the way Formula 1 racing seats can be designed using biomechanics technology, in an effort to improve a driver’s comfort and performance. Williams Racing engineers have partnered with experts from the UK’s University of Portsmouth on a study to develop a more detailed understanding of how a driver physically fits in a car. The goal was to support race seat construction and improve fit ergonomics.

    Period26 Jan 2023

    Media contributions

    1

    Media contributions

    • TitleFormula 1 Gets Comfortable With 3D Scanning Technology
      Degree of recognitionInternational
      Media typeWeb
      Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
      Date26/01/23
      DescriptionResearchers from the University’s School of Sport, Health and Exercise Science have introduced scientific methods to the process and created a digital ‘avatar’ of Williams driver Nicholas Latifi to simulate his seated position. They did this by building a musculoskeletal model using 3D scanning in computer aided design (CAD) software.
      URLhttps://metrology.news/formula-1-gets-comfortable-with-3d-scanning-technology/
      PersonsChris Mills, Emma Neupert
    View all 1
    View less