School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, & Health Systems
CRS Fitment and Digitization Project The Child Restraint System (CRS) fitment and digitization project is focused on the notion that a good portion of CRS misuse is due to the lack of a seat properly fitting in a car. Fitment can be attributed to the physical space in a car vs. the space a CRS would take, as well as seat contours and seatbelt related issues. While trying to set a standard for CRS manufacturers to follow in order for a compatibility matrix to be generated, the Center for Injury Research and Prevention at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) will scan a fair number of CRS using a 3d laser scanner and overlapping geometries to see averages and differences in contours digitally. The data collected will be meshed with previous work done by the University of Michigan towards the advancement of CRS fitment to ultimately create the design envelope. Thus, our work will provide a number of recommendations for CRS manufacturers and hopefully parents will not struggle as heavily with CRS installs.
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Da niel Artu ro Ma rtine z SCHOOL OF BIOMED. Biomedical Engineering
Dr . Sr iram Balas ub ram anian
Faculty Mentor School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, & Health Systems
Poster Session A