Worker Information Systems: State of the Art and Guideline for Selection under Consideration of Company Specific Boundary Conditions

Lušić, Mario; Fischer, Christian; Bönig, Jochen; Hornfeck, Rüdiger; Franke, Jörg

doi:10.1016/j.procir.2015.12.003

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“…Real information require real objects for their creation and include recorded photos or videos, while virtual information can be derived digitally e.g. using a 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software [17].…”

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Automated Information Supply of Worker Guidance Systems in Smart Assembly Environment

Reisinger

Hold

Sihn

2021

IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology

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The global megatrends of digitization and individualization substantially affect manufacturing enterprises. Assembly workers are exposed to increased process complexity resulting in physical and cognitive workload. Worker guidance systems (WGS) are used to overcome this challenge through output of information regarding what should be done, how it should be done and why it should be done. An unsolved scientific challenge in this context is efficient information supply of WGS. Information such as worker’s instruction texts, pictures or 3D representations are created by employees of the work preparation department and transferred to the WGS. Manual information supply is a time-consuming and complex process, which requires a high (non-value-adding) effort as well as comprehensive knowledge in handling 3D CAD modelling and software programming. This paper presents a novel approach to reduce the required manual effort in information supply process. A knowledge-based model is proposed that enables an automated information supply of WGS in smart assembly environment by means of algorithms and self-learning expert systems, which pursues a holistic and consistent approach without media breaks. The automated approach assists employees of work preparation department, which means they can concentrate on their essential core competencies instead of being busy, for example, creating assembly plans, instruction texts or pictures for individual WGS. Finally, the technical implementation as a software-based proof-of-concept demonstrator and sub-sequent integration into the IT environment of TU Wien Pilot Factory Industry 4.0 is outlined.

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Section: Worker Guidance Systemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Automated Information Supply of Worker Guidance Systems in Smart Assembly Environment

Reisinger

Hold

Sihn

2021

IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology

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“…One digital approach to support employees with assembly‐based information is worker guidance systems. Following Wölfle (2014), Reinhart (2017), Lang (2007), Dombrowski et al (2010), and Lušić et al(2016), worker guidance systems can be described as cognitive assistance systems, which are integrated into the work environment and provide employees with relevant assembly‐related information in a context‐related manner.…”

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User‐centered development of a worker guidance system for a flexible production line

Stockinger

Stuke

Subtil

2021

Hum Ftrs & Erg Mfg Svc

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Worker guidance systems are digital assistance systems in production, which provide work‐related information and, thus, guide employees through production processes. This article describes the user‐centered development of such a worker guidance system for a flexible production line in a metrology company. Usage context analysis and requirements analysis illustrate the need for a simple and independent system that can be used voluntarily by employees. After two iterations of the human‐centered design process, an interactive software prototype was created and implemented on a tablet personal computer. In this prototype, all essential process and assembly information in the flexible production line is available to the employees in the form of text descriptions and pictures as step‐by‐step instructions, which can be selected via two‐step navigation. The final evaluation was conducted as a user study with N = 10 assembly workers in the flexible production line under realistic conditions and was also intended to find out at which level of detail the information should be displayed in the system. The system scored well on the system usability scale (between 65.8 and 70.8) and concerning acceptance. Using the worker guidance system, no assembly faults occurred during the user study. Due to the significantly shorter assembly time, but no further significant differences, it was decided to set up the less detailed assembly information as a standard in the system. However, employees can call up more detailed information, if necessary. This system will be used by the company in the future.

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“…Manufacturing companies are confronted with increasing variants and individualised products, with high-quality requirements and short product life cycles [1]. These companies find themselves in a field of tension between multiple requirements from the buyers' market and the labour market [2].…”

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Understanding the Potential of Augmented Reality in Manufacturing Environments

Kaufmann

Rook

Lefter

et al. 2021

Information Systems and Neuroscience

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Manufacturing companies are confronted with challenges due to increasing flexibility requirements and skill gaps. Augmented Reality applications offer an efficient way to overcome these tensions by enhancing the interaction between people and technology. The positive effects of Augmented Reality solutions are often described in individual models in the scientific literature. This research-in-progress aims to aggregate the empirical findings in the usage of Augmented Reality solutions in manufacturing environments. A meta-analysis is conducted to synthesise several small studies into one large study to achieve this. In particular, the meta-analysis will focus on the impact of Augmented Reality applications on cognitive load levels. Furthermore, the effect on processing time and error rates will be evaluated. Initial results of the meta-analysis will be expected and reported at this year's NeuroIS Retreat.

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Worker Information Systems: State of the Art and Guideline for Selection under Consideration of Company Specific Boundary Conditions

Cited by 28 publications

References 10 publications

Automated Information Supply of Worker Guidance Systems in Smart Assembly Environment

Automated Information Supply of Worker Guidance Systems in Smart Assembly Environment

User‐centered development of a worker guidance system for a flexible production line

Understanding the Potential of Augmented Reality in Manufacturing Environments

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