Levels of Automation in Manufacturing
Artikel i vetenskaplig tidskrift, 2008

The objective of this paper is to increase the general understanding of task allocation in semi-automated systems and to provide a systematic approach for changing the level of automation. The paper presents a literature review of definitions and taxonomies for levels of automation (LoA) across multiple scientific and industrial domains. A synthesizing concept is suggested, including a LoA definition and taxonomy aimed for application in the manufacturing domain. Results suggest that the level of automation should be divided into two separate variables, i.e. physical/mechanical LoA and cognitive/information-related LoA. Further, the idea is that LoA in a manufacturing context can be described and assessed using seven-step reference scales for both physical and cognitive LoA.

allocation

manufacturing

taxonomy

automation

Författare

Jörgen Frohm

Chalmers, Produkt- och produktionsutveckling, Produktionssystem

Veronica Lindström

Chalmers, Produkt- och produktionsutveckling

Mats Winroth

Chalmers, Teknikens ekonomi och organisation, Supply and Operations Management

Johan Stahre

Chalmers, Produkt- och produktionsutveckling, Produktionssystem

Ergonomia

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Ämneskategorier

Produktionsteknik, arbetsvetenskap och ergonomi

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2017-10-07