Abstract:
Pakistan has always had an abundance of resources in the form of raw
materials, labor and industries. Over the past few decades, the number of
individuals who pursue careers in engineering and design has also increased.
However, said individuals are not able to apply their expertise within the country
and the reason for this being a very crucial bank of information missing from
Pakistan's data base. In the seventy years of Pakistan's history not once have
we had a formal anthropometric survey, the closest thing we have is the
decennial census that focuses on tabulating the individuals that make up this
nation. Which leads to the question, if such a system exists to gather
information on such a large scale what are the tools needed to also collect
accurate anthropometric data. This is the information we need to take ideas
from studios and make them ready for the real world.
The aim of this project is understanding and developing a feasible
measuring device that can effectively and accurately gather anthropometric data
of every individual of Pakistan from infancy to old age.
Developed countries across the world have collected this information and
used it to cater to the requirements of the population. This information is
valuable in various academic fields from anthropology, ethnography to
engineering and designing. Any field that focuses on the people can understand
the value of it.
