Automated Investigation of the Breast - Bra Interaction Using 4D Scan Data and Oscillation Analysis

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Abstract

Bras support and shape a woman’s breast in everyday life, during activities, pregnancy, or during the healing process after an illness. In all these cases, a good fit is important to ensure the comfort and function of the bra. One way to describe the comfort of a bra is to analyse the movement of the bust relative to the moving body. In this study, breast movement relative to body movement was analysed. Using a 4D scanner, a woman was scanned while running on a treadmill. Different bras were worn by the woman, and the treadmill speed was varied to values of 5 kmh, 7.5 kmh, and 10 kmh. A method for investigating breast movement has been developed. The amplitudes of the main frequencies of the movements were compared and the amplification factor was calculated. The relationships between treadmill speed, movement frequency, and breast movement were investigated. It has been shown that any tested bra reduces breast movement. Differences in bra support were observed, especially at higher treadmill speeds. A method for comparing different bra models with a 4D scanner was successfully developed.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Digital Human Modeling - Proceedings of the 8th International Digital Human Modeling Symposium
EditorsSofia Scataglini, Wim Saeys, Steven Truijen, Gregor Harih
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media B.V.
Pages52-61
Number of pages10
ISBN (electronic)978-3-031-37848-5
ISBN (print)978-3-031-37847-8, 978-3-031-37850-8
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Peer-reviewedYes

Publication series

SeriesLecture Notes in Networks and Systems
Volume744 LNNS
ISSN2367-3370

Conference

Title8th International Digital Human Modeling Symposium
Abbreviated titleDHM 2023
Conference number8
Duration4 - 6 September 2023
Website
LocationUniversity of Antwerp & Online
CityAntwerp
CountryBelgium

External IDs

ORCID /0000-0001-8236-4198/work/172566502
ORCID /0000-0003-3376-1423/work/172571890

Keywords

Keywords

  • 4D Scan, breast - bra interaction, Scan data analysis