ISO 15536-2-2007 PDF

Full title and description

Ergonomics — Computer manikins and body templates — Part 2: Verification of functions and validation of dimensions for computer manikin systems. This International Standard specifies requirements and a reporting framework for verifying manikin system functions and validating dimensional accuracy of computer manikins, including documentation of anthropometric and biomechanical source data used to build them.

Abstract

ISO 15536-2:2007 establishes requirements for the verification of software functions and the validation of dimensional accuracy for computer manikins and body templates. It covers documentation of the human-source (anthropometric and some biomechanical) data used to construct manikins, methods for verifying/manually or automatically testing functions, and a framework for reporting manikin accuracy so that even non‑specialist users can understand and independently check system performance. The document is intended as a reporting and verification framework rather than prescribing specific development tasks for vendors.

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard, confirmed).
• Publication date: 2007 (Edition 1, published March 2007 / published 21 February–March 2007 in various national adoptions).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 13.180 (Ergonomics / anthropometry and human factors).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2007).
• Number of pages: 17 (ISO edition).

Scope

Specifies requirements for verification of functions and validation of dimensional data for computer manikin systems. The scope includes: listing and describing manikin functions, methods/examples for verifying those functions (including examples supplied by developers), requirements for documenting source anthropometric and biomechanical parameters, and a framework to report measurement accuracy so users can assess manikin suitability for ergonomic and human-centred design tasks. The standard is focused on dimensional/anthropometric accuracy rather than prescribing design or development processes.

Key topics and requirements

• Verification of manikin software functions (listing, description and example verification tests).
• Validation of manikin dimensional accuracy against documented anthropometric/biomechanical source data.
• Requirements for documenting source data, parameters and their provenance (human‑source data reporting).
• Framework for reporting accuracy and performance so non‑specialist users can assess results under field testing conditions.
• Guidance on automated tools and user reporting features to enable independent checks of function and dimensions.

Typical use and users

Used by ergonomists, human factors engineers, product designers, CAD/manikin software developers, researchers in anthropometry and biomechanics, and industry teams in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, consumer products and workplace design that perform ergonomic simulation or human-centred layout. It is also used by procurement/specification authors who need to compare manikin systems for accuracy and reporting capabilities.

Related standards

ISO 15536 is a multi‑part series. Relevant companion documents include ISO 15536-1:2005 (Part 1 — General requirements for computer manikins and body templates). National/adopted versions (EN, DIN, BS, UNE, etc.) exist for Part 2 and Part 1. Users should consult Part 1 for broader design and documentation requirements and Part 2 for verification/validation procedures.

Keywords

computer manikins, body templates, anthropometry, ergonomic simulation, validation, verification, dimensional accuracy, manikin systems, human-source data, biomechanics.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 15536-2:2007 is an International Standard that defines requirements and a reporting framework for verification of functions and validation of dimensions of computer manikin systems used in ergonomic and human‑centred design.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers listing and describing manikin functions, methods and examples for verifying those functions, requirements for documenting anthropometric and some biomechanical source data, and how to report manikin dimensional accuracy so users can assess system performance.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Ergonomists, human factors engineers, CAD/manikin software vendors, product and vehicle designers, researchers in anthropometry/biomechanics, and specification writers who need to evaluate or compare manikin systems.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 15536-2:2007 was published in 2007 and, according to ISO’s lifecycle information, this edition was confirmed in periodic reviews (most recently confirmed in 2021) and remains the current published edition. Users should check ISO or national bodies for any later revisions or withdrawals.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 15536 is a multipart series. The principal companion document is ISO 15536-1:2005 (Part 1: General requirements). Other national/adopted versions (EN, DIN, BS, UNE, etc.) align with these parts.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Computer manikins, body templates, anthropometry, dimensional validation, function verification, ergonomics, manikin accuracy, human-source data, biomechanical parameters.