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CHAPTER 1:............................................................................ 1
INTRODUCTION.......................................................................1
1.1 AIM AND OBJECTIVE...................................................................2
1.2 ASSUMPTION............................................................................3
1.3 SCOPE OF PROJECT...................................................................3
1.4 LIMITATION...............................................................................4
1.5 ORGANIZATION OF THE REPORT...................................................4
CHAPTER 2:............................................................................ 6
PROBLEM ON HAND.................................................................6
2.1 INTRODUCTION.........................................................................6
2.2. PROBLEM DEFINATION...............................................................7
2.2.1 WORKSTATION OBSERVATION........................................................................7
2.2.2 OBSERVATION HAS DONE ON VENDORS.........................................................7
2.3 METHODOLOGY.........................................................................8
2.4 STEPS FOR ACHIEVEMENT OF PROJECT GOAL...............................10
2.5 CONCLUSION..........................................................................10
CHAPTER 3:.......................................................................... 11
LITERATURE REVIEW..............................................................11
3.1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................11
3.2 VARIOUS APPROACHES TO THE PRODUCT DESIGN..........................12
3.2.1 PRODUCT DESIGN.......................................................................................12
2.2.2 DESIGN APPROACH.....................................................................................14
CHAPTER 4:.......................................................................... 29
PRIMARY ERGONOMIC SURVEY.................................................29
4.1. INTRODUCTION.......................................................................29
4.2 OBSERVTION METHOD..............................................................29
4.3. ERGOFELLOW SOFTWARE USED.................................................29
4.3.1 IMAGE ANALYSIS.........................................................................................30
4.3.2 VIDEO ANALYSIS.......................................................................................... 31
4.4.
DESIGN OF QUESTIONNARE....................................................31
4.6.
4.6.1.
4.6.2.
4.7.
4.8.
CONCLUSION.......................................................................39
5.5 CONCLUSION:.........................................................................59
CHAPTER 1:INTRODUCTION
position creates not only pressure on the spine and disc, but
also knee and elbow pain. This type of posture can increase the pressure on the
muscles, ligaments and other soft tissues of the musculoskeletal system. Hence
the overall discomfort and pain in the back, neck, and shoulder are common
symptoms observed in the vendors.
1.2 ASSUMPTION
1. The vendors answered the questionnaires as accurately possible as they
can.
2. This study is limited to a small area in NAGPUR.
3. As all of vendors working in Nagpur are male so gender factor is not
considered.
4. The information regarding their work, work layout, comfort level given by
them is true and best of their experience.
1.4 LIMITATION
As the vendors have less education, lack of knowledge about proper
workstation. It was quite difficult to convince the vendor to participate in the
project work. It eliminates the discussion with vendors about the problems faced
by them and benefits after workstation design.
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workplace.
Evaluation methods and suggestion for a good workstation design.
Questionnaire development to access the actual problem.
Ergonomic its importance and risk factors at work place.
Musculoskeletal disorder, its risk factors and various disorders in body
parts.
Range of motion and the range limits of different posture of trunk and
upper body with directional sign of body segment rotation.
CHAPTER 4
This chapter describes the primary ergonomic surveyed the following points
which are useful for the project.
Description of steps and their analysis of project work.
Design of questionnaire, its analysis with survey result, job description and
task analysis with the help of observation method and Ergo-fellow
software tools.
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CHAPTER 5
This chapter discusses
CHAPTER 6
This chapter deals with Conclusion and future scope of the project.
2. Generally two and three containers carrying water, food storage box,
stove, serving containers, money collecting box is being observed in the
workstation.
3. After serving the food generally it is being found that customers keep the
serving intense randomly on the either side of the cart.
4. There is no any proper method to keep the things in the desirable place to
do work with less effort.
5. Work is always done without considering the body fatigues, body parts
range, arrangement of workstation and comfort etc.
2.2.2 OBSERVATION HAS DONE ON VENDORS
1. Forward bending of trunk and neck is large
2. The Vendor does the work in a static position for long duration.
3. Rotation of trunk on both sides of the body is occurring may times during
4.
5.
6.
7.
work.
Vendors do not have the knowledge about proper workstation.
Vendors dont consider about the items distances from the body range.
Vendors do not consider the effort level, body fatigue during working.
Vendors are always trying to adjust with given facilities, without
2.3 METHODOLOGY
The goal of the project was to find out the major WMSDs such as back,
shoulder, wrist, neck pain the vendor carts are responsible for above the problem
and risk factors. The anthropometries parameter of the human dimension is
responsible for WMSDs problem. The dimension of the vendor cart should be
proper design.
In doing so the steps we have followed are shown in the flow chart below:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Review of literature.
Design of questionnaire.
Survey to identify various musculoskeletal problems of vendors.
Analysis of working posture with help of ergonomic software.
Existing design.
Proposed ergonomic design.
Design details.
2.5 CONCLUSION
As per the problem which is being found through an observation from both
workstation & vendors activities. We are trying to resolve these problems
through ergonomics aspect.
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3.1 INTRODUCTION
Study of Ergonomics
The word ERGONOMICS comes from two Greek wordsERGO- Word
NOMOUS-Law
The names developed in 1949 by Murrell during World War II after working with a
team of physiologists, anatomists and engineers at Cambridge University. At the
end of the War Ergonomic Research Society is formed by this group, which is
now the forerunner of similar organizations in many countries todays
Ergonomics means The Natural Laws for doing work, also known as Human
Engineering implies to fit the jobs and worker together. Ergonomics is the study
of designing equipment and devices that fit the human body, its movements, and
its related abilities.
A more detailed definition describes ergonomics asAccording to International Labour Organization (ILO) -It is the application of
human biological sciences in conjunction with engineering sciences to the worker
and his working environment, so to obtain maximum satisfaction for the worker
which at the same time enhances productivity.
The International Ergonomics Association (IEA) -Ergonomics
(for human
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Product engineering design deals with very wide spectrum, from small
mechanical components to large systems, called technical systems. Pahl et.al.
in the year 1997 had classified the word product design as constitutes plants,
equipment, machine tools, large-scale assembly and components according to
their complexity [5]. Based on the comparison of engineering design and
industrial design regarding product design, we can make a conclusion that
engineering design plays an important role in realizing product-working
functionality while industrial design is responsible for human-using functionality
of the product. In another words, engineering designers are the people who
concern internal design; actualizing functions, working out performance and
product architecture, and industrial designers are the people who are concerned
with external design or user facing design components, such as the user
experience; aesthetics, ergonomics and user interface. Thus, based on this
review of the product types that both disciplines cover, we argue that the
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products that both disciplines deal with during their collaboration are those
relevant to the study of product design.
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variables
by
using
the
1988
US
Army
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For ergonomic product design with better safety, comfort and health
consideration three dimensional anthropometry is very important as it
gather rich information. Chang et.al. (2007) have used three-dimensional
anthropometric measurements that offer much more surface information
than traditional dimension measurement and proposed methods for low cost
portable hand-hell laser scanner along with a piece of glass used as a
hand support to reduce scanning shadow areas.[10]
Engineering design is a strong determinant of workplace ergonomics. A
survey among engineers in 20 Danish enterprises indicated that engineers
are not aware that they influence the work environment of other people
(Broberg 2007). Ergonomics had a low rating among engineers, perhaps
because neither management nor safety organizations expressed any
expectations in that area. The study further indicated that the effects of
ergonomics training in engineering schools were very limited. [11]
The anthropometric measurement can be used as a basis for the design
of workstations and personal protective equipments that can make work
environments safer and more users friendly. Currently, there is increasing
demand for this kind of information among those who develop measures to
prevent occupational injuries and increase the level of satisfaction.
Anthropometric
measurements
among
1805
Filipino
workers
in
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manufacturing industries showed data for standing, sitting, hand and foot
dimensions, breadth and circumference of various body part and grip
strength
that
was
the
first
ever
comprehensive
anthropometric
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furniture and interface systems that aid in providing a safer, effective, more
productive and user friendly workplace. [12]
Das, Shikdar & Winters (2007) demonstrated the beneficial effect of a
combined work design and ergonomics approach, especially for the
redesign of a workstation for a repetitive drill press operation that
increase both the production output and operator sat is faction. The result
showed significant improvement in production quantity (22%) and quality
(50%) output as a consequence of applying work design and ergonomics
principles. [13]
Laios & Giannatsis (2010) have employed virtual modeling technique
and
the
method
of principle
component
analysis
for
ergonomic
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time to complete and the scoring generates an action list, which indicated the
level of intervention required to reduce the risks of a broader ergonomic study.
Drs. McAtamney and Corlett(1993) of the University of Nottinghams Institute
of Occupational Ergonomics developed the RULA [15]. Steps for posture
assessment by RULA,
1. Observing and selecting the posture(s) to assess: - A RULA
assessment represents a moment in the work cycle and it is important to
observe the pressures being adopted whilst undertaking the tasks prior to
selecting the posture (s) for assessment. Depending upon the type of
study, selection may be
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DEFINITION
POSSIBLE
FACTORS
Poor work organization
SOLUTIONS
Aspects
of
how
organized.
job
is Reasonable
workload, sufficient
machine
inadequate
Continual Repetition
paced
breaks,
work, individual
multiple autonomy
deadlines
Performing the same motion Redesign the task
over and over
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to
reduce
the
number
of
repetitions
or
motions;
increase
recovery
time,
rotate to different
Excessive Force
Forceful
Excessive
body
tasks.
movement. Reduce
physical
the
accomplish
the
Prolonge
mechanical
assists.
dbending,reaching, Design task
and
equipment to keep
the
of natural position.
neutral positions.
body
Neutral
in
positions
and nerves.
Staying in one position too long, Design
task
causing muscles to contract and avoid
fatigue.
stationary
position;
provide
opportunities
Excessive
Positions
to
to
change positions.
Direct Contact of the body with a hard Avoid resting body
surface or edge, such as the on hard surfaces,
corner of a table or too little such as desks and
illumination
counters. Upgrade
equipment
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or
provide cushioning:
Inadequate lighting
e.g.
ergonomic
pens,
mats
for
standing.
Sources and levels of light that Adjust natural and
provide too much of too little artificial
illumination.
Avoid
lighting.
direct
and
light
that
indirect
can
strain.
cause
eye-
Use
glare
When the physical capabilities of worker do not match with the physical
requirement of the job that times WMSDs occurs. [18]
3.4.4.1. MSD RISK FACTORS
Force
Repetition
Awkward postures
Static postures
Quick motions
Compression or contact stress
Vibration
Cold temperatures
Body parts
Symptoms
Possible cause
Disease name
affected
Fingers
Difficulty
moving Repetitive
without
time
to
recover
Shoulder
Pain, stiffness
Working
hands
with
above
the Rotator
cuff
the tendinitis
head
Wrist
Pain, swelling
Repetitive
forceful
and Carpel
hand
wrist motions
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and syndrome
tunnel
Hand
Pain, swelling
Arms
outstretched Tenosynovitis
sideways, forward or
upward
Back
Low
back
shooting
numbness
Legs
pain
in
or while standing/sitting
the
upper legs
Feet,leg,pain,
Standing
varicose veins
place
in
too
kneeling continuously
Neck
Neck pain
Head
inclined
much
forward
too Cervical
or spondylitis
backward
Table 3.2: Musculoskeletal disorders in body parts
Generally Range of motion refers to the distance and direction a joint can
move to its full protection. Each specific joint has a normal range of motion that is
expressed in degrees after being measured with a Goniometer (i.e., an
instrument that measures angles from axis of the joint). It is very much useful in
workstation design for a worker, assess the worst posture which is not suitable
for the work and can cause the MSDs problem, also useful to eliminate the
muscle fatigue, joint pain during working. Study or analysis of workstation and
worker with the help of ergonomics assessment tools such as IMAGE ANALYSIS,
VIDEO ANALYSIS, RULA (Rapid upper Limb Assessment), REBA (Rapid Entire
Body Assessment), SUZZANE RODGERS, MOORE E GARG (The strain index),
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and DISCOMFORT QUESTIONNAIRE is very much easy with the help of this
information. Range of motion can be divided into-[19]
a) Neutral range: The range of motion which presents minimal discomfort to
the joint and adjacent body segments.
b) Effort range: The range of-motion that can be achieved with mild
discomfort to the joint and adjacent body segments.
c) Maximum range: The maximum limits of a joints range-of-motion
According to the above three ranges of motion, the range limits of different
posture of the trunk and upper body is shown in table and Directional signs of
body segment rotation in table, related image are shown by figure 3.6
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FIG.
POSTURE
NO.
NEUTRAL
EFFORT
MAXIMUM
RANGE
RANGE
RANGE
( in degree x0)
(in
degree xo)
a.
Viewing
-45 to 15
-70 to 48
b.
angles(vertical)
Viewing
-15 to 15
-30 to 30
-75 to 75
angle(horizontal)
c.
-45 to 45
d.
angle
Neck /head rotation
-20 to 20
e.
angle
Neck /head lateral
-20 to 20
-35 to 35
f.
angle
Trunk flexion-
-30 to 30
-70 to 30
g.
extension
Trunk twist/rotation
-20to 20
-42 to 42
-40 to 40
-45 to 45
-80 to 80
angle
h.
Trunk lateral
-20 to 20
I.
bending
Wrist extension-
-15 to 15
-45 to 45
-85 to 85
j.
flexion
Wrist deviation
-15 to 5
-40 to 25
-45 to 40
k.
angle
Elbow included
70 to 135
50 to -160
35 to 180
l.
angle
Forearm rotation
-90 to -30
-120 to 30
-180 to 90
m.
angle
Shoulder
-27 to -45
-45 to 90
-61 to 188
n.
extension- flexion
Shoulder add,
-45 to 20
-90 to 45
-134 to 48
o.
-abduction
Human rotation
-20 to 45
-34 to 97
angle
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Table 3.3: The range limits of different postures of the trunk and upper
body
POSTURE
POSITIVE SIGN(+)
NEGATIVE (-)
Viewing angles(vertical)
Upward rotation
Downward
NO.
a.
b.
Viewing angle(horizontal)
Left rotation
rotation
Right rotation
c.
Extension
Flexion
d.
Left rotation
Right rotation
e.
Right bending
Left bending
f.
Trunk flexion-extension
Extension
Flexion
g.
Left rotation
Right rotation
h.
Right bending
Left bending
I.
Wrist extension-flexion
Flexion
Extension
j.
Radial deviation
Ulnar deviation
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k.
Always positive
l.
Supination
Pronation
m.
Flexion
Extension
n.
Adduction
Abduction
o.
Medial rotation
Lateral rotation
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Figure 3.1. The range limits of different postures of the trunk and up
CHAPTER 4:
PRIMARY ERGONOMIC SURVEY
4.1. INTRODUCTION
related
to
work,
working
condition
and
work-related
method has two way is through by video analysis or image capture. By this
method, the position of body posture like awkward or normal position can be
defined and also can find out the angles of each position of everybody member.
These data will analysis by a tool assessment such as RULA (Rapid Upper Limb
Assessment)
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4.5.
ANALYSIS
OF
OCCUPATIONAL
DISORERS
WITH
QUESTIONNAIRE
A survey is done on 20 vendors by asking those questions (with the help
of Hindi sheet) to them and data are analysed.
Information of vendor is given the Table 4.1 and Results are shown graphically in
fig. 4.1
30
- 21 to 46 years
Working hours
Sl
Name
- 5 to 6 hours
Age
Weight
Height
no
Years
of Working
experience hours
Sandip Jogdane
26
60
5.5
Netish Desai
35
65
5.7
12
Ekbal Khan
40
68
5.3
20
Samir Mujmule
28
70
5.7
Rum Wnkhade
46
68
5.6
20
Nilesh More
30
60
5.2
Imran
43
67
5.5
15
Amon Sakat
32
69
5.1
Sagar Jogdande
28
70
10
Pandit
26
68
5.7
11
Suraj Solanki
32
66
5.4
12
Pappu
27
63
5.6
13
Chotu
23
58
5.4
14
Anil kumar
42
69
5.7
17
15
Ashok Desai
32
61
5.5
16
Sumit Amle
40
70
5.1
15
17
Vikash Pande
29
60
5.3
18
Nikil Bisandre
30
65
5.7
19
Soyal Khan
32
63
5.2
20
Mridul akat
28
70
5.6
5
4
Those all surveyed sheet is analyzed and it is seen that many vendors
was facing the MSDs problem in various body parts. The percentage of vendors
suffering from MSDs in different parts of the body are as back 70%, Neck 75%,
Shoulder 55%, Wrist 40%, Leg 45%, Knee 50%, Arm 40%, Elbow 35%. The
result is shown graphically in Figure 4.1.
80
70
60
50
YES(%)
40
NO(%)
30
20
10
0
Leg
Knee
Back
Arm
Shoulder Elbow
Wrist
Neck
4.5.
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Vendor- 1 selected for analysis was Sandi Jogdan , Age-26, Weight-60 and
Height-5.5 feet
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(see table 2.2). Lower arm and upper arm too much angle to the body, also long
duration static position is seen during working which is very much harmful for the
body. Flexion, forward bending, in the hip-joint and back can cause lordships in
the lumbar region.
4.6.
Degree
25o
Trunk Angle
450
Upper arm
300
Lower arm
45o
Wrist
160
Leg
Balance
Lower arm- across the midline of the body, Wrist-wrist is bent away from the
midline, Wrist twist- twisted away from handshake position, neck- twist, trunktwist, leg and feet are well supported and in an evenly balanced posture
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RESULT
Degree
20
5
30
37
Lower arm
45
Wrist
15
Leg
Balance
Lower Arm- across outside of the body, Wrist twist- twisted away from handshake
position, Neck- twist, Leg and Feet are well supported and in an evenly balanced
posture.
RESULT
From this it is seen that the score of RULA assessment is 5 i.e. high risk of
MSDs problem. Hence there is need to investigate the working posture and
changes are required soon.
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ACTIVITY
TOOL
Vendor made RULA
SCORE
7&5
RISK LEVEL
High
ACTION
Investigation &
changes
at ground level in
required
standing position
immediately
WMSDs
Shoulder, neck,
High
Change
Elbow, back,
working
Leg,
posture
4.8. CONCLUSION
From the above analysis, it was confirmed that the working place is not
suitable for working and vendors. Vendors are going through the MSDs problem
and there is need to study, analysis that working area, to get a proper method or
technique or remedy all those problems.
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The vendor cart is generally a compact mobile cart fully self-contained and
design to serve of limited menu. Typically in vendors cart stove is being used for
making and reheating the fast food. Most of the carts which is being surveyed
use an LPG cylinder to heat the food, containers over the cart, availability the raw
material for the preparation of the food, money collection box. Colorful canopy is
installed in protective the food preparation area from contamination, provide
some shad and advertised cart location.
Cart is generally built from materials that resist corrosion and are easy to
clean. This generally means that they are made up of plastic, wood or fiberglass.
The food preparation body of the cart is offending mounted on a chassis that can
be easily towed, to a vendor location by hand.
Sl. No
1.
2.
3
4
5
Basic things
Flat table
Canopy
Storage box
Containers
Stove
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DIMENSION(MM)
2128
1368
760
1500
1000
50
1300
450
450
200
280
44
45
Figure 5.4 Hierarchical displays of functional requirements for a Mobile Fast food
car
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Nowadays the Indian market follows standards are basically referred from
American or European ergonomics standards. It becomes a quiet, serious
concern when we talk about working efficiency, personal health over the usage
cycle. Erroneously designed systems persuade improper postures leads to
operational uneasiness. Designing of systems without considering
body
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5.4.4.3.
POSITION
NUMBER
1
Storage box
2
Stove
3
Drinking water
4
Cutting food table
5,6,7
Big & small container
8
Shelve box
9
Money box
table 5.5 position of using parameters
SL
DESIGN
DIMENSION
NO
PARAMETERS
(mm)
FIGURE
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H
D
1. Working
table
height(H)
2. Working
779
table
length(L)
3. Working
width(D)
1658
table
1004
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4. Storage
box
height ( h)
5. Storage
length(l)
6. Storage
box
1500
box
width(d)
500
7.
300
Canopy height
1869
9.
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5.5 CONCLUSION:
Using anthropometry data, the work reach envelope analysis is carried out
to relocate various elements of work station.Ergo fellow and CATIA-V5 software
the existing situation is modelled to identify the need of redesigning of a cart.
It may be suggested from the present study that the design criteria should be
selected based on the anthropometric dimensions of Indian. There are chances
of mismatch between the Indian dimensions and available vendor carts. The ill
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and improper design of carts may create many problems for the vendors
such as fatigue, muscular stress, and discomfort/pain in different body parts.
Based on the relevant dimensions, the anthropometric data of Indian in
table-5.2,5.3, and 5.4
were
compared
with
the dimensions
of
different
models of Carts in table-.5.6. The analysis shows that most of the models
of carts used which were designed without considering the anthropometry of
users dont match with the user population and were not compatible with the
majority of the user population and causes a feeling of discomfort which
may result in lack of concentration and future MSDs .
A design with combined appropriate values from the table 5.6 can give a better
design model which can reduce the problems and improve the efficiency.While
making vendor cart the anthropometric dimension of the user population should
be used.
The cart
and the
problems solved up
to a considerable extent.The
6.1 CONCLUSION:
This thesis attempts to identify key user needs in Indian vendor cart. This
population segment is uneducated. Hence forth concepts are proposed and a
physical prototype is proposed that meets user requirements. The thesis takes a
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1. To the best of our knowledge, a concept like this for mobile vendor cart
does not exist at present in the market.
2. Future refinement of the idea on these lines and development could create
an indigenous product of high value.
3. This thesis is only a small step towards future development of an efficient
smart vendor carts.
4. There is scope of work over how physical embodiment of existing
technology in communication, information display etc. takes place into the
vendor carts furniture in future.
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