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How 3D scans helped Formula 1 designers improve drivers’ seats

A 3d scan computer graphic of a Formula 1 driver

Understanding how a driver physically fits in a car can support race seat construction and improve fit ergonomics (Image: University of Portsmouth)

Researchers created a digital ‘avatar’ of an F1 driver using 3D scanners to determine how design can impact fit and performance

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