Simulation-aided design of man/machine interfaces in automated industries

  • Authors:
  • Gary I. Davis;James R. Buck

  • Affiliations:
  • -;-

  • Venue:
  • WSC '81 Proceedings of the 13th conference on Winter simulation - Volume 2
  • Year:
  • 1981

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Abstract

This paper describes the potential use of new computer simulation techniques for human factors designers in automated industrial process control. Problems in communications, operational procedures, and task allocation between the operator, computers and other machines can be identified from the simulation results and resolved. Also the simulation can show the system performance, individual operator workload with allocations of time into task classes, and provide the mechanism for testing sensitivities to learning, individual differences, motivation, environmental conditions, and job stress. Design strategies with computer simulation and coupled man-in-the-loop simulation are discussed.