Industrial Perspectives on Assistive Systems for Manual Assembly Tasks

Wolfartsberger, Josef; Haslwanter, Jean D. Hallewell; Froschauer, Roman; Lindorfer, Rene; Jungwirth, Mario; Wahlmüller, Doris

doi:10.1145/3197768.3201552

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“…Tools: An operator engaged in a task requires tools to perform the task. For example, the use of VR/MR (Virtual Reality/Mixed Reality) in an assembly process assists the operator in the assembly of the product by providing step-by-step instructions (Wolfartsberger, Haslwanter, and Lindorfer 2019). In an OP process, the tools required to pick-by-voice include a headset, microphone, and a barcode scanner to crosscheck the item (Jaghbeer, Hanson, and Johansson 2020).…”

Section: Operational Level (Ol)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Framework for incorporating human factors into production and logistics systems

Vijayakumar

Sgarbossa

Neumann

et al. 2021

International Journal of Production Research

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Many companies, despite there being opportunities for automation in production and logistics (P&L) systems, still rely on human workers due to their cognitive and motor skills. Taking Human Factor (HF) aspects into consideration when making P&L system design and management decisions is therefore important, an ignorance of HF potentially resulting in operator fatigue, discomfort, subsequent injuries and negative consequences for operator performance and the P&L system. A review of the literature shows that the majority of studies that take HF into consideration focus either on designing the workplace or on operation planning activities. There is also still a gap in the literature. Little has been published on P&L systems that incorporate HF and that combine different levels of shortterm operational policy decisions (e.g. job allocation) and long-term system characteristic decisions (e.g. layout design). Current state-of-the-art frameworks that support the design and management of P&L systems and that take HF into consideration rarely consider different decision levels. This study proposes a new framework that incorporates HF into P&L systems by combining different levels of decisions to improve performance, quality, and well-being.

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Section: Operational Level (Ol)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Framework for incorporating human factors into production and logistics systems

Vijayakumar

Sgarbossa

Neumann

et al. 2021

International Journal of Production Research

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Section: Cognitive Worker Assistance Systemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This technology can be of great benefit for applications in industry by creating simulations of maintenance tasks, design review, and prototyping. It is used for the training of workers of different equipment, which might reduce problems, risks, and expenses(Wolfartsberger et al 2018).Mixed Reality (MR): In mixed reality, the virtual and real world are merged to create new visualizations and environments. The digital and physical objects interact and co-exist in real time.…”

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Industrial Assistance Systems to Enhance Human–Machine Interaction and Operator’s Capabilities in Assembly

Mark

Rauch

Matt

2021

Implementing Industry 4.0 in SMEs

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In the context of digitalization and Industry 4.0, the world of work is changing comprehensively. Smaller lot sizes and increasing variability of products in the modern industrial production present new challenges for operators working in manual assembly. Industrial assistance systems help the worker during these production tasks to enhance their capabilities. The development of these systems is not only characterized by questions of the potential feasibility of new technical systems but also by the possibilities of a closer cooperation between humans and machines with the aim to synergize the outstanding abilities of humans with the special features of machines to bring together the best from both worlds. This chapter presents solutions for human–machine interaction and automation and delivers insight into different possibilities to enhance the various types of operator’s skills in industrial assembly. With this knowledge, each worker can be individually equipped with suitable supporting systems in order to be best prepared for future challenges in the daily production.

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“…Also, collaborative robots can be used to compensate physical disabilities of workers (see Figure 5). They are robots that allow working together with the operator within a shared workspace [71]. They can be integrated in a standard manual workstation as an additional and individual aid component to give lifting support or to hold parts while the operator is executing, e.g., assembly tasks.…”

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confidence: 99%

Inclusion of Workers with Disabilities in Production 4.0: Legal Foundations in Europe and Potentials Through Worker Assistance Systems

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The inclusion of employees with disabilities in production is an issue that has rarely been addressed by scientists from the manufacturing sector. In this article, we examine to what extent the trend towards Industry 4.0 offers potential for the inclusion of people with disabilities in Production 4.0. First, we examine relevant legal foundations and restrictions in Europe and in more detail in Austria, Italy, and Norway. Next, based on a literature review, we examine which technological aids in the form of worker assistance systems derived from Industry 4.0 can make jobs in the manufacturing sector accessible for people with disabilities. Three types of assistance systems have been examined: sensorial aid systems, physical aid systems, and cognitive aid systems. In a concluding discussion of the results, we finally summarize the implications on management and policies as well as the potential and limitations of identified worker assistance technologies. On the one hand, the study is intended to draw the attention of researchers and industrial companies to new technological possibilities for the inclusion of people with disabilities in production. On the other hand, difficulties and grievances due to the legal foundations are pointed out to stimulate a critical discussion here as well.

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Industrial Perspectives on Assistive Systems for Manual Assembly Tasks

Cited by 10 publications

References 7 publications

Framework for incorporating human factors into production and logistics systems

Framework for incorporating human factors into production and logistics systems

Industrial Assistance Systems to Enhance Human–Machine Interaction and Operator’s Capabilities in Assembly

Inclusion of Workers with Disabilities in Production 4.0: Legal Foundations in Europe and Potentials Through Worker Assistance Systems

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