Capability Statement

The Human Factors Research Unit laboratories have a unique range of human-rated test facilities for experimental studies of human responses to whole-body vibration, hand-transmitted vibration, and low frequency oscillation. Vibration induced by motor vehicles, trains, boats and aircraft can cause discomfort and motion sickness. The HFRU completes research on behalf of international companies serving the transport industry, to test seats and vehicle compartments for their impact on human comfort levels. Tests may be performed using human subjects or a dummy. The test procedure may be according to established protocols or tailored to the customers’ requirements. Facilities at the HFRU include: 6-axis Motion Simulator; Horizontal Vibrator; Vertical Vibrator; 12m Tilting and Translating Cabin; Turn Table; Indenter Rig; Electrodynamic Shakers.