Custom
Baby Stroller
客 製 化 嬰 兒 推 車
◇ ◇ ◇ ◇ ◇ Design Computation ◇ ◇
Through the construction of a parametric model of Grasshopper, the baby stroller used by the mother of infants aged 1 to 4 is customized.
In addition to the basic stroller mechanism designed by Ergonomics engineers in the future, consumers can freely choose their preferred seat orientation, seat style, handle radius, wheel style, storage basket position, and overall color style.
After market research and analysis, parametric model design was implemented, and the feasibility of the customized stroller design was verified through the experimental process: questionnaires and interviews, parameterized model operation, and post-operation questionnaires.
透過Grasshopper參數化模型的建構，將1至4歲嬰兒的母親所使用的嬰兒推車進行客製化設計。
除了未來希望由人因工程師設計的基礎嬰兒車架構，消費者可自由選擇喜歡的座椅面向、座椅款式、把手半徑、輪框造型、收納籃位置，及整體顏色風格。
除了未來希望由人因工程師設計的基礎嬰兒車架構，消費者可自由選擇喜歡的座椅面向、座椅款式、把手半徑、輪框造型、收納籃位置，及整體顏色風格。
經由市場調查與分析，並執行參數化模型設計，透過實驗流程：問卷與訪談、參數化模型操作，與操作後問卷，驗證客製化嬰兒車設計之可行性。
Through the interview results, we learned that infants under the age of 1 in Taiwan usually use baby baskets instead of strollers, so the main target group is the age range of 1 to 4 years old.
透過後面的訪談結果得知台灣地區的1歲以下嬰兒通常都是以嬰兒籃而非嬰兒推車，因此以1至4歲的年齡區間作為主要目標族群。
Market Research and Product Analysis
Necessity of Customization Baby Stroller
According to the following requirements of different consumers for baby strollers, the customized design of baby strollers is necessary.
◇ Functional Requirements
Stability｜Folded Volume｜Portability｜Safety
◇ Ergonomics
◇ Styling
Color｜Material
◇ Special Requirements
Reclining/Lying Down｜Forward/Backward Facing Seat｜Storage Space｜Other Functions
根據以下幾點針對不同消費者對於嬰兒推車的各項需求，嬰兒推車之客製化設計是必要的。
◇ 功 能 取 向
穩 定 性、收 折 後 體 積、輕 便 性、安 全 性
◇ 最 適 人 因
◇ 造 型 搭 配
顏 色、材 質
◇ 特 殊 需 求
斜 / 正 躺、座 椅 面 向、置 物 空 間、其他功能
Rhino Grasshopper 3D Model
Basic Mechanism of Baby Stroller 嬰 兒 推 車 之 基 本 架 構
*RHINO MODEL
*GRASSHOPPER MODEL
There is not much difference in the shape of this parameter adjustment, mainly for the safety stress test of different infants' ages and weights.
However, this parameter adjustment can be retained to help institutional engineers make adjustments more quickly when analyzing human factors for products.
此參數調整在造型上並無太大差別，主要為不同嬰兒之年齡與其體重針對安全性應力測試用途。
但此參數調整可保留，幫助機構工程師為產品作人因分析時能更快速的調整。
Adjustable Parameters 可 調 整 之 參 數
*GRASSHOPPER MODEL
NO.1 Mrs. W （Cook）
"Even a child under the age of 2.5 may already need a stroller rather than a baby basket. "
"Younger babies have more necessities and may need a lighter stroller."
「即使是不到2.5歲的小孩，可能就已經需要幼兒椅以而非嬰兒籃。」
「年紀越小的嬰兒，必需品會越多，因此可能更需要較輕便的嬰兒推車。」
NO.2 Mrs. L（PhD Student）
"I have used three different strollers, which are Travel Light, Europe Deluxe , and a combination of three-wheeled bicycles."
"Basically, who own babies over 10 months will not use a baby basket."
"If the parametric model can be made a little more detailed, it has market value."
"Basically, who own babies over 10 months will not use a baby basket."
"If the parametric model can be made a little more detailed, it has market value."
「基本上超過10個月的嬰兒就不會使用嬰兒籃了。」
「如果參數化模型能做得更細緻一點，是具市場價值的。」
NO.3 Mrs. C（Insurance Industry）
"who chooses a stroller with a rear-facing seat may want to see the expression on the child's face."
「座椅朝後可能是因為媽媽會希望能看到小孩的表情。」
NO.4 Mrs. H（Supplementary Education）
"I'm looking forward to the mechanism of baby stroller to better fit the baby's body."
"Pay attention to the stability of the stroller."
"Hopefully the height of the seat is just close to the table top, so it can be shared with the baby high chair."
"A well-stocked stroller increases purchase intention."
"I chose to forward seat because I didn't want the child to be too dependent on me."
「期待車架能更符合嬰兒的身形。」
「講究嬰兒車的穩定度。」
「希望座椅的高度能剛好貼近桌面，可與嬰兒餐椅共用。」
「好收納的嬰兒推車會增加購買意願。」
「選擇坐椅朝前是因為不想讓小孩太依賴自己。」
Experimental Statistics
1. Analysis of the Experience of Using Baby Strollers 嬰 兒 推 車 之 經 驗 分 析
2. Parametric Model of Customization Baby Stroller 客 製 化 嬰 兒 推 車 參 數 模 型
3. Feedbacks of Post-Operation 測 後 回 饋
Designer & Researcher
TJ Huang
Professor
Jian-you Li
Reference
國立台灣科技大學機械工程學系｜涂志宏｜嬰兒車折疊機構之創新設計與最佳化尺度合成｜2010
朝陽科技大學優質化產品設計產業研發碩士專班｜劉博宇｜嬰兒車設計研發流程之改善｜2012
Music
Paul Dinletir｜Luigi's Toy Shop
