A novel hierarchical clustering algorithm for the analysis of 3D anthropometric data of the human head

In recent years, the use of 3D anthropometry for product design has become more appealing because of advances in mesh parameterisation, multivariate analyses and clustering algorithms. The purpose of this study was to introduce a new method for the clustering of 3D head scans. A novel hierarchical a...

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Main Authors: Ellena, Thierry, Subic, Aleksandar, Mustafaa, Helmy, Yen, Pang Toh
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Published: Taylor and Francis Inc. 2018
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author Ellena, Thierry
Subic, Aleksandar
Mustafaa, Helmy
Yen, Pang Toh
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Subic, Aleksandar
Mustafaa, Helmy
Yen, Pang Toh
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description In recent years, the use of 3D anthropometry for product design has become more appealing because of advances in mesh parameterisation, multivariate analyses and clustering algorithms. The purpose of this study was to introduce a new method for the clustering of 3D head scans. A novel hierarchical algorithm was developed, in which a squared Euclidean metric was used to assess the head shape similarity of participants. A linkage criterion based on the centroid distance was implemented, while clusters were created one after another in an enhanced manner. As a result, 95.0% of the studied sample was classified inside one of the four computed clusters. Compared to conventional hierarchical techniques, our method could classify a higher ratio of individuals into a smaller number of clusters, while still satisfying the same variation requirements within each cluster. The proposed method can provide meaningful information about the head shape variation within a population, and should encourage ergonomists to use 3D anthropometric data during the design process of head and facial gear.
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spelling uthm-43252021-12-02T03:32:31Z http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/4325/ A novel hierarchical clustering algorithm for the analysis of 3D anthropometric data of the human head Ellena, Thierry Subic, Aleksandar Mustafaa, Helmy Yen, Pang Toh QA299.6-433 Analysis In recent years, the use of 3D anthropometry for product design has become more appealing because of advances in mesh parameterisation, multivariate analyses and clustering algorithms. The purpose of this study was to introduce a new method for the clustering of 3D head scans. A novel hierarchical algorithm was developed, in which a squared Euclidean metric was used to assess the head shape similarity of participants. A linkage criterion based on the centroid distance was implemented, while clusters were created one after another in an enhanced manner. As a result, 95.0% of the studied sample was classified inside one of the four computed clusters. Compared to conventional hierarchical techniques, our method could classify a higher ratio of individuals into a smaller number of clusters, while still satisfying the same variation requirements within each cluster. The proposed method can provide meaningful information about the head shape variation within a population, and should encourage ergonomists to use 3D anthropometric data during the design process of head and facial gear. Taylor and Francis Inc. 2018 Article PeerReviewed Ellena, Thierry and Subic, Aleksandar and Mustafaa, Helmy and Yen, Pang Toh (2018) A novel hierarchical clustering algorithm for the analysis of 3D anthropometric data of the human head. Computer-Aided Design & Applications, 5 (1). pp. 25-33. ISSN 1686-4360 https://doi.org/10.1080/16864360.2017.1353727
spellingShingle QA299.6-433 Analysis
Ellena, Thierry
Subic, Aleksandar
Mustafaa, Helmy
Yen, Pang Toh
A novel hierarchical clustering algorithm for the analysis of 3D anthropometric data of the human head
title A novel hierarchical clustering algorithm for the analysis of 3D anthropometric data of the human head
title_full A novel hierarchical clustering algorithm for the analysis of 3D anthropometric data of the human head
title_fullStr A novel hierarchical clustering algorithm for the analysis of 3D anthropometric data of the human head
title_full_unstemmed A novel hierarchical clustering algorithm for the analysis of 3D anthropometric data of the human head
title_short A novel hierarchical clustering algorithm for the analysis of 3D anthropometric data of the human head
title_sort novel hierarchical clustering algorithm for the analysis of 3d anthropometric data of the human head
topic QA299.6-433 Analysis
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